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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,194.38, 18,289.95 and 3,430.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,194.38, 18,289.95 and 3,430.18 is: 5,144.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,194.38 : 18,289.95 = 3,430.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,194.38/18,289.95 = 3,430.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,194.38x = 18,289.95 × 3,430.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,194.38x = 62,737,820.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,737,820.69/12,194.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,144.81

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