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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,209.40, 18,310.86 and 3,445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,209.40, 18,310.86 and 3,445.20 is: 5,166.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,209.40 : 18,310.86 = 3,445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,209.40/18,310.86 = 3,445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,209.40x = 18,310.86 × 3,445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,209.40x = 63,084,574.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,084,574.87/12,209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,166.89

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