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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,348.44, 18,525.69 and 3,583.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,348.44, 18,525.69 and 3,583.22 is: 5,375.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,348.44 : 18,525.69 = 3,583.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,348.44/18,525.69 = 3,583.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,348.44x = 18,525.69 × 3,583.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,348.44x = 66,381,669.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,381,669.24/12,348.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,375.72

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