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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,159.68, 18,238.08 and 3,839.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,159.68, 18,238.08 and 3,839.36 is: 5,758.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,159.68 : 18,238.08 = 3,839.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,159.68/18,238.08 = 3,839.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,159.68x = 18,238.08 × 3,839.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,159.68x = 70,022,554.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,022,554.83/12,159.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,758.59

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