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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,204.70, 18,305.42 and 3,440.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,204.70, 18,305.42 and 3,440.30 is: 5,159.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,204.70 : 18,305.42 = 3,440.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,204.70/18,305.42 = 3,440.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,204.70x = 18,305.42 × 3,440.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,204.70x = 62,976,136.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,976,136.43/12,204.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,159.99

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