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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,264.31, 18,390.94 and 3,497.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,264.31, 18,390.94 and 3,497.14 is: 5,244.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,264.31 : 18,390.94 = 3,497.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,264.31/18,390.94 = 3,497.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,264.31x = 18,390.94 × 3,497.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,264.31x = 64,315,691.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,315,691.91/12,264.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,244.13

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