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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,257.40, 18,385.96 and 3,492.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,257.40, 18,385.96 and 3,492.40 is: 5,238.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,257.40 : 18,385.96 = 3,492.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,257.40/18,385.96 = 3,492.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,257.40x = 18,385.96 × 3,492.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,257.40x = 64,211,126.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,211,126.70/12,257.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,238.56

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