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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,105.79, 18,158.04 and 3,784.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,105.79, 18,158.04 and 3,784.86 is: 5,677.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,105.79 : 18,158.04 = 3,784.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,105.79/18,158.04 = 3,784.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,105.79x = 18,158.04 × 3,784.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,105.79x = 68,725,639.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,725,639.27/12,105.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,677.09

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