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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,146.04, 18,219.80 and 3,826.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,146.04, 18,219.80 and 3,826.33 is: 5,739.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,146.04 : 18,219.80 = 3,826.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,146.04/18,219.80 = 3,826.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,146.04x = 18,219.80 × 3,826.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,146.04x = 69,714,931.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,714,931.35/12,146.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,739.73

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