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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,261.96, 18,392.54 and 3,496.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,261.96, 18,392.54 and 3,496.87 is: 5,245.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,261.96 : 18,392.54 = 3,496.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,261.96/18,392.54 = 3,496.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,261.96x = 18,392.54 × 3,496.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,261.96x = 64,316,356.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,316,356.36/12,261.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,245.19

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