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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,297.40, 18,443.10 and 3,531.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,297.40, 18,443.10 and 3,531.40 is: 5,296.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,297.40 : 18,443.10 = 3,531.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,297.40/18,443.10 = 3,531.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,297.40x = 18,443.10 × 3,531.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,297.40x = 65,129,963.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,129,963.34/12,297.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,296.24

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