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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,149, 18,223.50 and 3,941

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,149, 18,223.50 and 3,941 is: 5,911.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,149 : 18,223.50 = 3,941 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,149/18,223.50 = 3,941/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,149x = 18,223.50 × 3,941
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,149x = 71,818,813.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,818,813.50/12,149
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,911.50

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