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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,204.54, 18,307.08 and 3,439.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,204.54, 18,307.08 and 3,439.26 is: 5,158.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,204.54 : 18,307.08 = 3,439.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,204.54/18,307.08 = 3,439.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,204.54x = 18,307.08 × 3,439.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,204.54x = 62,962,807.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,962,807.96/12,204.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,158.97

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