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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,189.26, 18,283.82 and 3,424.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,189.26, 18,283.82 and 3,424.12 is: 5,136.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,189.26 : 18,283.82 = 3,424.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,189.26/18,283.82 = 3,424.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,189.26x = 18,283.82 × 3,424.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,189.26x = 62,605,993.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,605,993.74/12,189.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,136.16

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