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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,121.84, 18,182.58 and 3,913.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,121.84, 18,182.58 and 3,913.84 is: 5,870.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,121.84 : 18,182.58 = 3,913.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,121.84/18,182.58 = 3,913.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,121.84x = 18,182.58 × 3,913.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,121.84x = 71,163,708.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,163,708.91/12,121.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,870.70

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