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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,157.68, 18,235.08 and 3,837.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,157.68, 18,235.08 and 3,837.36 is: 5,755.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,157.68 : 18,235.08 = 3,837.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,157.68/18,235.08 = 3,837.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,157.68x = 18,235.08 × 3,837.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,157.68x = 69,974,566.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,974,566.59/12,157.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,755.59

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