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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,210.27, 18,316.89 and 3,445.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,210.27, 18,316.89 and 3,445.19 is: 5,168.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,210.27 : 18,316.89 = 3,445.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,210.27/18,316.89 = 3,445.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,210.27x = 18,316.89 × 3,445.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,210.27x = 63,105,156.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,105,156.28/12,210.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,168.20

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