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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,157.06, 18,232.97 and 3,837.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,157.06, 18,232.97 and 3,837.73 is: 5,755.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,157.06 : 18,232.97 = 3,837.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,157.06/18,232.97 = 3,837.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,157.06x = 18,232.97 × 3,837.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,157.06x = 69,973,217.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,973,217.75/12,157.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,755.77

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