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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,292.74, 18,441.84 and 3,526.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,292.74, 18,441.84 and 3,526.98 is: 5,291.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,292.74 : 18,441.84 = 3,526.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,292.74/18,441.84 = 3,526.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,292.74x = 18,441.84 × 3,526.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,292.74x = 65,044,000.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,044,000.84/12,292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,291.25

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