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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,309.22, 18,462.21 and 3,425.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,309.22, 18,462.21 and 3,425.14 is: 5,137.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,309.22 : 18,462.21 = 3,425.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,309.22/18,462.21 = 3,425.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,309.22x = 18,462.21 × 3,425.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,309.22x = 63,235,653.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,235,653.96/12,309.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,137.26

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