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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,273.89, 18,410.47 and 3,389.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,273.89, 18,410.47 and 3,389.76 is: 5,084.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,273.89 : 18,410.47 = 3,389.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,273.89/18,410.47 = 3,389.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,273.89x = 18,410.47 × 3,389.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,273.89x = 62,407,066.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,407,066.31/12,273.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,084.54

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