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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,157.76, 18,236.62 and 3,949.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,157.76, 18,236.62 and 3,949.76 is: 5,924.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,157.76 : 18,236.62 = 3,949.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,157.76/18,236.62 = 3,949.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,157.76x = 18,236.62 × 3,949.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,157.76x = 72,030,272.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,030,272.21/12,157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,924.63

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