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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,123.76, 18,185.64 and 3,804.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,123.76, 18,185.64 and 3,804.50 is: 5,706.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,123.76 : 18,185.64 = 3,804.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,123.76/18,185.64 = 3,804.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,123.76x = 18,185.64 × 3,804.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,123.76x = 69,187,267.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,187,267.38/12,123.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,706.75

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