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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,271.92, 18,410.94 and 3,506.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,271.92, 18,410.94 and 3,506.91 is: 5,261.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,271.92 : 18,410.94 = 3,506.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,271.92/18,410.94 = 3,506.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,271.92x = 18,410.94 × 3,506.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,271.92x = 64,565,509.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,565,509.60/12,271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,261.24

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