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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,151.76, 18,221.18 and 3,829.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,151.76, 18,221.18 and 3,829.62 is: 5,742.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,151.76 : 18,221.18 = 3,829.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,151.76/18,221.18 = 3,829.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,151.76x = 18,221.18 × 3,829.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,151.76x = 69,780,195.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,780,195.35/12,151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,742.39

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