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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,184.19, 18,277.45 and 3,419.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,184.19, 18,277.45 and 3,419.08 is: 5,128.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,184.19 : 18,277.45 = 3,419.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,184.19/18,277.45 = 3,419.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,184.19x = 18,277.45 × 3,419.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,184.19x = 62,492,009.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,492,009.50/12,184.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,128.94

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