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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,191.73, 18,285.98 and 3,427.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,191.73, 18,285.98 and 3,427.40 is: 5,140.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,191.73 : 18,285.98 = 3,427.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,191.73/18,285.98 = 3,427.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,191.73x = 18,285.98 × 3,427.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,191.73x = 62,673,259.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,673,259.29/12,191.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,140.64

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