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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,190.70, 18,273.90 and 5,605.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,190.70, 18,273.90 and 5,605.40 is: 8,402.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,190.70 : 18,273.90 = 5,605.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,190.70/18,273.90 = 5,605.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,190.70x = 18,273.90 × 5,605.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,190.70x = 102,432,519.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,432,519.06/12,190.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,402.51

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