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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,265.32, 18,395.52 and 3,378.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,265.32, 18,395.52 and 3,378.33 is: 5,066.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,265.32 : 18,395.52 = 3,378.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,265.32/18,395.52 = 3,378.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,265.32x = 18,395.52 × 3,378.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,265.32x = 62,146,137.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,146,137.08/12,265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,066.82

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