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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,281.34, 18,421.96 and 3,516.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,281.34, 18,421.96 and 3,516.25 is: 5,274.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,281.34 : 18,421.96 = 3,516.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,281.34/18,421.96 = 3,516.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,281.34x = 18,421.96 × 3,516.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,281.34x = 64,776,199.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,776,199.27/12,281.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,274.36

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