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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,190.97, 18,287.64 and 3,425.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,190.97, 18,287.64 and 3,425.96 is: 5,139.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,190.97 : 18,287.64 = 3,425.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,190.97/18,287.64 = 3,425.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,190.97x = 18,287.64 × 3,425.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,190.97x = 62,652,768.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,652,768.85/12,190.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,139.28

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