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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,125.28, 18,187.91 and 3,806.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,125.28, 18,187.91 and 3,806.03 is: 5,709.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,125.28 : 18,187.91 = 3,806.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,125.28/18,187.91 = 3,806.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,125.28x = 18,187.91 × 3,806.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,125.28x = 69,223,621.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,223,621.13/12,125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,709.03

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