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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,283.73, 18,425.52 and 3,518.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,283.73, 18,425.52 and 3,518.64 is: 5,277.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,283.73 : 18,425.52 = 3,518.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,283.73/18,425.52 = 3,518.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,283.73x = 18,425.52 × 3,518.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,283.73x = 64,832,771.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,832,771.69/12,283.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,277.94

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