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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,193.80, 18,290.70 and 3,430.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,193.80, 18,290.70 and 3,430.20 is: 5,145.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,193.80 : 18,290.70 = 3,430.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,193.80/18,290.70 = 3,430.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,193.80x = 18,290.70 × 3,430.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,193.80x = 62,740,759.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,740,759.14/12,193.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,145.30

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