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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,193.08, 18,288.06 and 3,428.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,193.08, 18,288.06 and 3,428.64 is: 5,142.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,193.08 : 18,288.06 = 3,428.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,193.08/18,288.06 = 3,428.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,193.08x = 18,288.06 × 3,428.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,193.08x = 62,703,174.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,703,174.04/12,193.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,142.52

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