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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,446.96, 18,673.34 and 5,522

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,446.96, 18,673.34 and 5,522 is: 8,284.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,446.96 : 18,673.34 = 5,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,446.96/18,673.34 = 5,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,446.96x = 18,673.34 × 5,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,446.96x = 103,114,183.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,114,183.48/12,446.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,284.29

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