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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,122.52, 18,183.76 and 3,914.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,122.52, 18,183.76 and 3,914.52 is: 5,871.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,122.52 : 18,183.76 = 3,914.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,122.52/18,183.76 = 3,914.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,122.52x = 18,183.76 × 3,914.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,122.52x = 71,180,692.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,180,692.20/12,122.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,871.77

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