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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,244.87, 18,367.22 and 3,359.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,244.87, 18,367.22 and 3,359.50 is: 5,039.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,244.87 : 18,367.22 = 3,359.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,244.87/18,367.22 = 3,359.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,244.87x = 18,367.22 × 3,359.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,244.87x = 61,704,680.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,704,680.77/12,244.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,039.23

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