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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,247.07, 18,371.21 and 3,482.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,247.07, 18,371.21 and 3,482.66 is: 5,224.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,247.07 : 18,371.21 = 3,482.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,247.07/18,371.21 = 3,482.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,247.07x = 18,371.21 × 3,482.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,247.07x = 63,980,706.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,980,706.73/12,247.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,224.17

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