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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,311.66, 18,464.78 and 3,544.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,311.66, 18,464.78 and 3,544.67 is: 5,316.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,311.66 : 18,464.78 = 3,544.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,311.66/18,464.78 = 3,544.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,311.66x = 18,464.78 × 3,544.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,311.66x = 65,451,459.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,451,459.40/12,311.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,316.22

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