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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,190.33, 18,286.64 and 3,425.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,190.33, 18,286.64 and 3,425.21 is: 5,138.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,190.33 : 18,286.64 = 3,425.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,190.33/18,286.64 = 3,425.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,190.33x = 18,286.64 × 3,425.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,190.33x = 62,635,473.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,635,473.64/12,190.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,138.13

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