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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,350.53, 18,522.47 and 3,465.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,350.53, 18,522.47 and 3,465.35 is: 5,197.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,350.53 : 18,522.47 = 3,465.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,350.53/18,522.47 = 3,465.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,350.53x = 18,522.47 × 3,465.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,350.53x = 64,186,757.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,186,757.47/12,350.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,197.09

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