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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,208.36, 18,310.92 and 3,443.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,208.36, 18,310.92 and 3,443.98 is: 5,165.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,208.36 : 18,310.92 = 3,443.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,208.36/18,310.92 = 3,443.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,208.36x = 18,310.92 × 3,443.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,208.36x = 63,062,442.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,062,442.26/12,208.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,165.51

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