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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,250.69, 18,376.23 and 3,485.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,250.69, 18,376.23 and 3,485.83 is: 5,228.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,250.69 : 18,376.23 = 3,485.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,250.69/18,376.23 = 3,485.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,250.69x = 18,376.23 × 3,485.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,250.69x = 64,056,321.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,056,321.94/12,250.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,228.80

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