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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,210, 18,314.88 and 3,443.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,210, 18,314.88 and 3,443.76 is: 5,165.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,210 : 18,314.88 = 3,443.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,210/18,314.88 = 3,443.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,210x = 18,314.88 × 3,443.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,210x = 63,072,051.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,072,051.15/12,210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,165.61

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