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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,242.20, 18,362.96 and 3,477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,242.20, 18,362.96 and 3,477 is: 5,215.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,242.20 : 18,362.96 = 3,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,242.20/18,362.96 = 3,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,242.20x = 18,362.96 × 3,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,242.20x = 63,848,011.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,848,011.92/12,242.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,215.40

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