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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,212.12, 18,316.52 and 3,447.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,212.12, 18,316.52 and 3,447.74 is: 5,171.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,212.12 : 18,316.52 = 3,447.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,212.12/18,316.52 = 3,447.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,212.12x = 18,316.52 × 3,447.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,212.12x = 63,150,598.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,150,598.66/12,212.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,171.14

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