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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,108.62, 18,163.07 and 3,788.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,108.62, 18,163.07 and 3,788.30 is: 5,682.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,108.62 : 18,163.07 = 3,788.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,108.62/18,163.07 = 3,788.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,108.62x = 18,163.07 × 3,788.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,108.62x = 68,807,158.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,807,158.08/12,108.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,682.49

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