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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,189.66, 18,284.55 and 3,424.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,189.66, 18,284.55 and 3,424.65 is: 5,136.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,189.66 : 18,284.55 = 3,424.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,189.66/18,284.55 = 3,424.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,189.66x = 18,284.55 × 3,424.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,189.66x = 62,618,184.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,618,184.16/12,189.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,136.99

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