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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,257.62, 18,386.62 and 3,492.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,257.62, 18,386.62 and 3,492.74 is: 5,239.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,257.62 : 18,386.62 = 3,492.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,257.62/18,386.62 = 3,492.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,257.62x = 18,386.62 × 3,492.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,257.62x = 64,219,683.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,219,683.14/12,257.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,239.16

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