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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,211.35, 18,318.23 and 3,446.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,211.35, 18,318.23 and 3,446.34 is: 5,169.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,211.35 : 18,318.23 = 3,446.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,211.35/18,318.23 = 3,446.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,211.35x = 18,318.23 × 3,446.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,211.35x = 63,130,848.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,130,848.78/12,211.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,169.85

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