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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,052.69, 18,079.35 and 3,844.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,052.69, 18,079.35 and 3,844.69 is: 5,767.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,052.69 : 18,079.35 = 3,844.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,052.69/18,079.35 = 3,844.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,052.69x = 18,079.35 × 3,844.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,052.69x = 69,509,496.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,509,496.15/12,052.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,767.14

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