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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,363.48, 18,541.92 and 3,478.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,363.48, 18,541.92 and 3,478.26 is: 5,216.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,363.48 : 18,541.92 = 3,478.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,363.48/18,541.92 = 3,478.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,363.48x = 18,541.92 × 3,478.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,363.48x = 64,493,618.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,493,618.66/12,363.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,216.46

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