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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,199.67, 18,300.24 and 3,435.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,199.67, 18,300.24 and 3,435.33 is: 5,153.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,199.67 : 18,300.24 = 3,435.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,199.67/18,300.24 = 3,435.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,199.67x = 18,300.24 × 3,435.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,199.67x = 62,867,363.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,867,363.48/12,199.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,153.20

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