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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,528.22, 18,792.33 and 3,293.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,528.22, 18,792.33 and 3,293.50 is: 4,940.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,528.22 : 18,792.33 = 3,293.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,528.22/18,792.33 = 3,293.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,528.22x = 18,792.33 × 3,293.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,528.22x = 61,892,538.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,892,538.86/12,528.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,940.25

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