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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,193.14, 18,290.70 and 3,428.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,193.14, 18,290.70 and 3,428.13 is: 5,142.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,193.14 : 18,290.70 = 3,428.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,193.14/18,290.70 = 3,428.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,193.14x = 18,290.70 × 3,428.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,193.14x = 62,702,897.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,702,897.39/12,193.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,142.47

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