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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,264.18, 18,394.20 and 3,497.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,264.18, 18,394.20 and 3,497.01 is: 5,244.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,264.18 : 18,394.20 = 3,497.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,264.18/18,394.20 = 3,497.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,264.18x = 18,394.20 × 3,497.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,264.18x = 64,324,701.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,324,701.34/12,264.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,244.92

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