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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,217.30, 18,326.98 and 3,898.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,217.30, 18,326.98 and 3,898.50 is: 5,848.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,217.30 : 18,326.98 = 3,898.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,217.30/18,326.98 = 3,898.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,217.30x = 18,326.98 × 3,898.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,217.30x = 71,447,712.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,447,712.04/12,217.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,848.08

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