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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,377.22, 18,566.92 and 3,492.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,377.22, 18,566.92 and 3,492.62 is: 5,239.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,377.22 : 18,566.92 = 3,492.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,377.22/18,566.92 = 3,492.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,377.22x = 18,566.92 × 3,492.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,377.22x = 64,847,225.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,847,225.08/12,377.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,239.24

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