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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,190.44, 18,285.66 and 4,399.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,190.44, 18,285.66 and 4,399.14 is: 6,598.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,190.44 : 18,285.66 = 4,399.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,190.44/18,285.66 = 4,399.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,190.44x = 18,285.66 × 4,399.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,190.44x = 80,441,178.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,441,178.33/12,190.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,598.71

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