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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,088.92, 18,129.54 and 3,879

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,088.92, 18,129.54 and 3,879 is: 5,817.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,088.92 : 18,129.54 = 3,879 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,088.92/18,129.54 = 3,879/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,088.92x = 18,129.54 × 3,879
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,088.92x = 70,324,485.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,324,485.66/12,088.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,817.27

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