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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,244.62, 18,368.06 and 4,346.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,244.62, 18,368.06 and 4,346.36 is: 6,519.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,244.62 : 18,368.06 = 4,346.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,244.62/18,368.06 = 4,346.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,244.62x = 18,368.06 × 4,346.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,244.62x = 79,834,201.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,834,201.26/12,244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,519.94

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