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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,283.44, 18,428.32 and 3,518.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,283.44, 18,428.32 and 3,518.96 is: 5,279.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,283.44 : 18,428.32 = 3,518.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,283.44/18,428.32 = 3,518.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,283.44x = 18,428.32 × 3,518.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,283.44x = 64,848,520.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,848,520.95/12,283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,279.35

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