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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,257.28, 18,386.80 and 3,492.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,257.28, 18,386.80 and 3,492.88 is: 5,239.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,257.28 : 18,386.80 = 3,492.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,257.28/18,386.80 = 3,492.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,257.28x = 18,386.80 × 3,492.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,257.28x = 64,222,885.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,222,885.98/12,257.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,239.57

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