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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,149.16, 18,217.27 and 3,826.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,149.16, 18,217.27 and 3,826.90 is: 5,738.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,149.16 : 18,217.27 = 3,826.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,149.16/18,217.27 = 3,826.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,149.16x = 18,217.27 × 3,826.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,149.16x = 69,715,670.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,715,670.56/12,149.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,738.31

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