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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,207.36, 18,309.41 and 3,442.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,207.36, 18,309.41 and 3,442.98 is: 5,164.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,207.36 : 18,309.41 = 3,442.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,207.36/18,309.41 = 3,442.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,207.36x = 18,309.41 × 3,442.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,207.36x = 63,038,840.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,038,840.89/12,207.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,164.00

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