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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,284.28, 18,423.87 and 3,517.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,284.28, 18,423.87 and 3,517.25 is: 5,275.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,284.28 : 18,423.87 = 3,517.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,284.28/18,423.87 = 3,517.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,284.28x = 18,423.87 × 3,517.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,284.28x = 64,801,264.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,801,264.64/12,284.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,275.14

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