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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,272.18, 18,405.18 and 3,507.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,272.18, 18,405.18 and 3,507.14 is: 5,259.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,272.18 : 18,405.18 = 3,507.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,272.18/18,405.18 = 3,507.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,272.18x = 18,405.18 × 3,507.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,272.18x = 64,549,542.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,549,542.99/12,272.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,259.83

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