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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,292.21, 18,437.84 and 3,527.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,292.21, 18,437.84 and 3,527.12 is: 5,290.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,292.21 : 18,437.84 = 3,527.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,292.21/18,437.84 = 3,527.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,292.21x = 18,437.84 × 3,527.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,292.21x = 65,032,474.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,032,474.22/12,292.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,290.54

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