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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,261.80, 18,392.87 and 3,496.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,261.80, 18,392.87 and 3,496.71 is: 5,245.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,261.80 : 18,392.87 = 3,496.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,261.80/18,392.87 = 3,496.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,261.80x = 18,392.87 × 3,496.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,261.80x = 64,314,543.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,314,543.69/12,261.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,245.12

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