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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,217.08, 18,326.76 and 3,332.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,217.08, 18,326.76 and 3,332.52 is: 4,999.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,217.08 : 18,326.76 = 3,332.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,217.08/18,326.76 = 3,332.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,217.08x = 18,326.76 × 3,332.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,217.08x = 61,074,294.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,074,294.24/12,217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.09

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