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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,260.34, 18,385.11 and 3,493.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,260.34, 18,385.11 and 3,493.26 is: 5,238.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,260.34 : 18,385.11 = 3,493.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,260.34/18,385.11 = 3,493.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,260.34x = 18,385.11 × 3,493.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,260.34x = 64,223,969.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,223,969.36/12,260.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,238.35

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