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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,259.34, 18,389.11 and 3,494.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,259.34, 18,389.11 and 3,494.33 is: 5,241.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,259.34 : 18,389.11 = 3,494.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,259.34/18,389.11 = 3,494.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,259.34x = 18,389.11 × 3,494.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,259.34x = 64,257,618.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,257,618.75/12,259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,241.52

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