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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,209.80, 18,314.70 and 3,446.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,209.80, 18,314.70 and 3,446.20 is: 5,169.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,209.80 : 18,314.70 = 3,446.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,209.80/18,314.70 = 3,446.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,209.80x = 18,314.70 × 3,446.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,209.80x = 63,116,119.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,116,119.14/12,209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,169.30

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