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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,545.46, 18,819.57 and 5,522.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,545.46, 18,819.57 and 5,522.46 is: 8,284.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,545.46 : 18,819.57 = 5,522.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,545.46/18,819.57 = 5,522.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,545.46x = 18,819.57 × 5,522.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,545.46x = 103,930,322.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,930,322.54/12,545.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,284.30

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