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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,133.84, 18,200.58 and 3,925.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,133.84, 18,200.58 and 3,925.84 is: 5,888.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,133.84 : 18,200.58 = 3,925.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,133.84/18,200.58 = 3,925.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,133.84x = 18,200.58 × 3,925.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,133.84x = 71,452,564.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,452,564.99/12,133.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,888.70

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