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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,332.67, 18,496.92 and 3,448.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,332.67, 18,496.92 and 3,448.59 is: 5,172.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,332.67 : 18,496.92 = 3,448.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,332.67/18,496.92 = 3,448.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,332.67x = 18,496.92 × 3,448.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,332.67x = 63,788,293.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,788,293.34/12,332.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,172.30

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