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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,190.73, 18,286.80 and 3,426.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,190.73, 18,286.80 and 3,426.33 is: 5,139.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,190.73 : 18,286.80 = 3,426.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,190.73/18,286.80 = 3,426.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,190.73x = 18,286.80 × 3,426.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,190.73x = 62,656,611.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,656,611.44/12,190.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,139.69

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