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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,438.38, 18,657.44 and 3,204.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,438.38, 18,657.44 and 3,204.38 is: 4,806.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,438.38 : 18,657.44 = 3,204.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,438.38/18,657.44 = 3,204.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,438.38x = 18,657.44 × 3,204.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,438.38x = 59,785,527.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,785,527.59/12,438.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,806.54

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