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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,277.62, 18,416.61 and 3,512.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,277.62, 18,416.61 and 3,512.55 is: 5,268.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,277.62 : 18,416.61 = 3,512.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,277.62/18,416.61 = 3,512.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,277.62x = 18,416.61 × 3,512.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,277.62x = 64,689,263.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,689,263.46/12,277.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,268.88

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