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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,190.90, 18,287.03 and 3,425.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,190.90, 18,287.03 and 3,425.13 is: 5,137.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,190.90 : 18,287.03 = 3,425.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,190.90/18,287.03 = 3,425.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,190.90x = 18,287.03 × 3,425.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,190.90x = 62,635,455.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,635,455.06/12,190.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,137.89

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