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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,272.92, 18,412.44 and 3,507.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,272.92, 18,412.44 and 3,507.91 is: 5,262.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,272.92 : 18,412.44 = 3,507.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,272.92/18,412.44 = 3,507.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,272.92x = 18,412.44 × 3,507.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,272.92x = 64,589,182.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,589,182.40/12,272.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,262.74

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