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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,262.08, 18,393.76 and 3,496.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,262.08, 18,393.76 and 3,496.16 is: 5,244.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,262.08 : 18,393.76 = 3,496.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,262.08/18,393.76 = 3,496.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,262.08x = 18,393.76 × 3,496.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,262.08x = 64,307,527.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,307,527.96/12,262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,244.42

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