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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,254.96, 18,380 and 3,487.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,254.96, 18,380 and 3,487.52 is: 5,230.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,254.96 : 18,380 = 3,487.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,254.96/18,380 = 3,487.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,254.96x = 18,380 × 3,487.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,254.96x = 64,100,617.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,100,617.60/12,254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,230.59

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