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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,286.95, 18,430.35 and 3,521.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,286.95, 18,430.35 and 3,521.88 is: 5,282.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,286.95 : 18,430.35 = 3,521.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,286.95/18,430.35 = 3,521.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,286.95x = 18,430.35 × 3,521.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,286.95x = 64,909,481.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,909,481.06/12,286.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,282.80

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