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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,253.28, 18,379.91 and 3,488.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,253.28, 18,379.91 and 3,488.27 is: 5,232.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,253.28 : 18,379.91 = 3,488.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,253.28/18,379.91 = 3,488.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,253.28x = 18,379.91 × 3,488.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,253.28x = 64,114,005.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,114,005.48/12,253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,232.40

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