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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,262.54, 18,393.97 and 3,497.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,262.54, 18,393.97 and 3,497.45 is: 5,246.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,262.54 : 18,393.97 = 3,497.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,262.54/18,393.97 = 3,497.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,262.54x = 18,393.97 × 3,497.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,262.54x = 64,331,990.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,331,990.38/12,262.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,246.22

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