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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,283.95, 18,425.85 and 3,518.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,283.95, 18,425.85 and 3,518.88 is: 5,278.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,283.95 : 18,425.85 = 3,518.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,283.95/18,425.85 = 3,518.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,283.95x = 18,425.85 × 3,518.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,283.95x = 64,838,355.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,838,355.05/12,283.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,278.30

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