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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,293.78, 18,443.40 and 3,528

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,293.78, 18,443.40 and 3,528 is: 5,292.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,293.78 : 18,443.40 = 3,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,293.78/18,443.40 = 3,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,293.78x = 18,443.40 × 3,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,293.78x = 65,068,301.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,068,301.97/12,293.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,292.78

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