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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,293.01, 18,439.65 and 3,528

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,293.01, 18,439.65 and 3,528 is: 5,292.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,293.01 : 18,439.65 = 3,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,293.01/18,439.65 = 3,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,293.01x = 18,439.65 × 3,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,293.01x = 65,055,085.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,055,085.20/12,293.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,292.04

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