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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,193.09, 18,290.72 and 3,428.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,193.09, 18,290.72 and 3,428.08 is: 5,142.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,193.09 : 18,290.72 = 3,428.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,193.09/18,290.72 = 3,428.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,193.09x = 18,290.72 × 3,428.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,193.09x = 62,702,034.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,702,034.28/12,193.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,142.42

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