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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,259.14, 18,383.19 and 3,492.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,259.14, 18,383.19 and 3,492.06 is: 5,236.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,259.14 : 18,383.19 = 3,492.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,259.14/18,383.19 = 3,492.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,259.14x = 18,383.19 × 3,492.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,259.14x = 64,195,202.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,195,202.47/12,259.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,236.52

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