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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,150.69, 18,227.85 and 3,829.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,150.69, 18,227.85 and 3,829.83 is: 5,745.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,150.69 : 18,227.85 = 3,829.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,150.69/18,227.85 = 3,829.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,150.69x = 18,227.85 × 3,829.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,150.69x = 69,809,566.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,809,566.77/12,150.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,745.32

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