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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,157.62, 18,236.44 and 3,838.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,157.62, 18,236.44 and 3,838.48 is: 5,757.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,157.62 : 18,236.44 = 3,838.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,157.62/18,236.44 = 3,838.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,157.62x = 18,236.44 × 3,838.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,157.62x = 70,000,210.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,000,210.21/12,157.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,757.72

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