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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,145.52, 18,220.72 and 3,827.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,145.52, 18,220.72 and 3,827.64 is: 5,742.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,145.52 : 18,220.72 = 3,827.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,145.52/18,220.72 = 3,827.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,145.52x = 18,220.72 × 3,827.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,145.52x = 69,742,356.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,742,356.70/12,145.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,742.23

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