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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,295.80, 18,441.72 and 3,528.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,295.80, 18,441.72 and 3,528.72 is: 5,292.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,295.80 : 18,441.72 = 3,528.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,295.80/18,441.72 = 3,528.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,295.80x = 18,441.72 × 3,528.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,295.80x = 65,075,666.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,075,666.20/12,295.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,292.51

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