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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,213.88, 18,317.08 and 3,446.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,213.88, 18,317.08 and 3,446.44 is: 5,168.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,213.88 : 18,317.08 = 3,446.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,213.88/18,317.08 = 3,446.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,213.88x = 18,317.08 × 3,446.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,213.88x = 63,128,717.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,128,717.20/12,213.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,168.60

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