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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,263.74, 18,396.29 and 3,497.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,263.74, 18,396.29 and 3,497.95 is: 5,247.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,263.74 : 18,396.29 = 3,497.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,263.74/18,396.29 = 3,497.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,263.74x = 18,396.29 × 3,497.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,263.74x = 64,349,302.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,349,302.61/12,263.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,247.12

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