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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,200.64, 18,300.96 and 3,435.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,200.64, 18,300.96 and 3,435.72 is: 5,153.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,200.64 : 18,300.96 = 3,435.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,200.64/18,300.96 = 3,435.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,200.64x = 18,300.96 × 3,435.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,200.64x = 62,876,974.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,876,974.29/12,200.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,153.58

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