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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,190.50, 18,285.66 and 3,425.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,190.50, 18,285.66 and 3,425.40 is: 5,138.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,190.50 : 18,285.66 = 3,425.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,190.50/18,285.66 = 3,425.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,190.50x = 18,285.66 × 3,425.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,190.50x = 62,635,699.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,635,699.76/12,190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,138.07

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