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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,214.88, 18,318.58 and 3,447.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,214.88, 18,318.58 and 3,447.44 is: 5,170.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,214.88 : 18,318.58 = 3,447.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,214.88/18,318.58 = 3,447.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,214.88x = 18,318.58 × 3,447.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,214.88x = 63,152,205.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,152,205.44/12,214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,170.10

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