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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,254.14, 18,378.96 and 3,489.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,254.14, 18,378.96 and 3,489.40 is: 5,233.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,254.14 : 18,378.96 = 3,489.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,254.14/18,378.96 = 3,489.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,254.14x = 18,378.96 × 3,489.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,254.14x = 64,131,543.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,131,543.02/12,254.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,233.46

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