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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,143.54, 18,212.69 and 3,821.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,143.54, 18,212.69 and 3,821.60 is: 5,731.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,143.54 : 18,212.69 = 3,821.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,143.54/18,212.69 = 3,821.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,143.54x = 18,212.69 × 3,821.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,143.54x = 69,601,671.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,601,671.19/12,143.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,731.58

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