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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,277.06, 18,415.80 and 3,512.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,277.06, 18,415.80 and 3,512.20 is: 5,268.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,277.06 : 18,415.80 = 3,512.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,277.06/18,415.80 = 3,512.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,277.06x = 18,415.80 × 3,512.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,277.06x = 64,679,972.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,679,972.76/12,277.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,268.36

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