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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,261.83, 18,392.71 and 3,376.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,261.83, 18,392.71 and 3,376.50 is: 5,064.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,261.83 : 18,392.71 = 3,376.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,261.83/18,392.71 = 3,376.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,261.83x = 18,392.71 × 3,376.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,261.83x = 62,102,985.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,102,985.32/12,261.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,064.74

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