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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,086.28, 18,128.07 and 3,766.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,086.28, 18,128.07 and 3,766.57 is: 5,649.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,086.28 : 18,128.07 = 3,766.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,086.28/18,128.07 = 3,766.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,086.28x = 18,128.07 × 3,766.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,086.28x = 68,280,599.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,280,599.30/12,086.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,649.43

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