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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,253.90, 18,380.96 and 3,488.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,253.90, 18,380.96 and 3,488.81 is: 5,233.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,253.90 : 18,380.96 = 3,488.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,253.90/18,380.96 = 3,488.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,253.90x = 18,380.96 × 3,488.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,253.90x = 64,127,677.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,127,677.06/12,253.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,233.25

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