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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,207.96, 18,311.91 and 3,441.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,207.96, 18,311.91 and 3,441.74 is: 5,162.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,207.96 : 18,311.91 = 3,441.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,207.96/18,311.91 = 3,441.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,207.96x = 18,311.91 × 3,441.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,207.96x = 63,024,741.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,024,741.56/12,207.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.59

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