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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,217.94, 18,326.96 and 3,452.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,217.94, 18,326.96 and 3,452.93 is: 5,179.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,217.94 : 18,326.96 = 3,452.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,217.94/18,326.96 = 3,452.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,217.94x = 18,326.96 × 3,452.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,217.94x = 63,281,682.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,281,682.77/12,217.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,179.41

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