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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,254.32, 18,378.06 and 3,367.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,254.32, 18,378.06 and 3,367.51 is: 5,050.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,254.32 : 18,378.06 = 3,367.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,254.32/18,378.06 = 3,367.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,254.32x = 18,378.06 × 3,367.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,254.32x = 61,888,300.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,888,300.83/12,254.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,050.33

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