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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,229.23, 18,343.92 and 3,464.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,229.23, 18,343.92 and 3,464.16 is: 5,196.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,229.23 : 18,343.92 = 3,464.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,229.23/18,343.92 = 3,464.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,229.23x = 18,343.92 × 3,464.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,229.23x = 63,546,273.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,546,273.91/12,229.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,196.26

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