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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,296.44, 18,441.30 and 3,529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,296.44, 18,441.30 and 3,529 is: 5,292.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,296.44 : 18,441.30 = 3,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,296.44/18,441.30 = 3,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,296.44x = 18,441.30 × 3,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,296.44x = 65,079,347.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,079,347.70/12,296.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,292.54

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