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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,200.07, 18,298.49 and 3,435.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,200.07, 18,298.49 and 3,435.67 is: 5,153.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,200.07 : 18,298.49 = 3,435.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,200.07/18,298.49 = 3,435.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,200.07x = 18,298.49 × 3,435.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,200.07x = 62,867,598.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,867,598.16/12,200.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,153.05

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