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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,285.63, 18,424.22 and 3,518.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,285.63, 18,424.22 and 3,518.19 is: 5,276.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,285.63 : 18,424.22 = 3,518.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,285.63/18,424.22 = 3,518.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,285.63x = 18,424.22 × 3,518.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,285.63x = 64,819,888.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,819,888.97/12,285.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,276.07

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