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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,106.48, 18,159.72 and 3,786.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,106.48, 18,159.72 and 3,786.16 is: 5,679.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,106.48 : 18,159.72 = 3,786.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,106.48/18,159.72 = 3,786.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,106.48x = 18,159.72 × 3,786.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,106.48x = 68,755,605.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,755,605.48/12,106.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,679.24

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