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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,145.19, 18,218.52 and 3,825.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,145.19, 18,218.52 and 3,825.48 is: 5,738.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,145.19 : 18,218.52 = 3,825.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,145.19/18,218.52 = 3,825.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,145.19x = 18,218.52 × 3,825.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,145.19x = 69,694,473.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,694,473.67/12,145.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,738.44

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