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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,205.10, 18,308.45 and 3,440.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,205.10, 18,308.45 and 3,440.30 is: 5,160.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,205.10 : 18,308.45 = 3,440.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,205.10/18,308.45 = 3,440.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,205.10x = 18,308.45 × 3,440.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,205.10x = 62,986,560.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,986,560.54/12,205.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,160.68

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