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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,129.60, 18,194.40 and 3,364.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,129.60, 18,194.40 and 3,364.60 is: 5,046.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,129.60 : 18,194.40 = 3,364.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,129.60/18,194.40 = 3,364.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,129.60x = 18,194.40 × 3,364.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,129.60x = 61,216,878.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,216,878.24/12,129.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,046.90

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