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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,125.04, 18,189.65 and 3,803.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,125.04, 18,189.65 and 3,803.46 is: 5,705.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,125.04 : 18,189.65 = 3,803.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,125.04/18,189.65 = 3,803.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,125.04x = 18,189.65 × 3,803.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,125.04x = 69,183,606.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,183,606.19/12,125.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,705.85

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