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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,276.11, 18,415.22 and 3,391.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,276.11, 18,415.22 and 3,391.44 is: 5,087.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,276.11 : 18,415.22 = 3,391.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,276.11/18,415.22 = 3,391.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,276.11x = 18,415.22 × 3,391.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,276.11x = 62,454,113.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,454,113.72/12,276.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,087.45

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