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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,255.62, 18,383.63 and 3,490.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,255.62, 18,383.63 and 3,490.74 is: 5,236.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,255.62 : 18,383.63 = 3,490.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,255.62/18,383.63 = 3,490.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,255.62x = 18,383.63 × 3,490.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,255.62x = 64,172,455.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,172,455.13/12,255.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,236.17

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