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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,197.93, 18,297.52 and 3,433.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,197.93, 18,297.52 and 3,433.52 is: 5,150.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,197.93 : 18,297.52 = 3,433.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,197.93/18,297.52 = 3,433.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,197.93x = 18,297.52 × 3,433.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,197.93x = 62,824,938.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,824,938.03/12,197.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,150.46

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