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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,206.36, 18,307.91 and 3,441.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,206.36, 18,307.91 and 3,441.98 is: 5,162.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,206.36 : 18,307.91 = 3,441.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,206.36/18,307.91 = 3,441.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,206.36x = 18,307.91 × 3,441.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,206.36x = 63,015,377.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,015,377.13/12,206.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.51

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