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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,263.63, 18,395.62 and 3,498.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,263.63, 18,395.62 and 3,498.55 is: 5,247.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,263.63 : 18,395.62 = 3,498.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,263.63/18,395.62 = 3,498.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,263.63x = 18,395.62 × 3,498.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,263.63x = 64,357,886.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,357,886.88/12,263.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,247.87

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