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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,186.80, 18,280.20 and 3,423.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,186.80, 18,280.20 and 3,423.20 is: 5,134.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,186.80 : 18,280.20 = 3,423.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,186.80/18,280.20 = 3,423.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,186.80x = 18,280.20 × 3,423.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,186.80x = 62,576,780.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,576,780.64/12,186.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,134.80

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