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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,366.26, 18,550.52 and 3,481.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,366.26, 18,550.52 and 3,481.71 is: 5,222.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,366.26 : 18,550.52 = 3,481.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,366.26/18,550.52 = 3,481.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,366.26x = 18,550.52 × 3,481.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,366.26x = 64,587,513.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,587,513.58/12,366.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,222.88

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