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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,272.06, 18,408.18 and 3,507.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,272.06, 18,408.18 and 3,507.08 is: 5,260.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,272.06 : 18,408.18 = 3,507.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,272.06/18,408.18 = 3,507.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,272.06x = 18,408.18 × 3,507.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,272.06x = 64,558,959.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,558,959.91/12,272.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,260.65

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