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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,254.19, 18,381.58 and 3,489.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,254.19, 18,381.58 and 3,489.18 is: 5,233.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,254.19 : 18,381.58 = 3,489.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,254.19/18,381.58 = 3,489.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,254.19x = 18,381.58 × 3,489.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,254.19x = 64,136,583.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,136,583.28/12,254.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,233.85

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