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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,216.54, 18,325.80 and 3,451.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,216.54, 18,325.80 and 3,451.54 is: 5,177.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,216.54 : 18,325.80 = 3,451.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,216.54/18,325.80 = 3,451.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,216.54x = 18,325.80 × 3,451.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,216.54x = 63,252,231.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,252,231.73/12,216.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,177.59

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