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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,160.05, 18,237.48 and 3,840.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,160.05, 18,237.48 and 3,840.72 is: 5,760.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,160.05 : 18,237.48 = 3,840.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,160.05/18,237.48 = 3,840.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,160.05x = 18,237.48 × 3,840.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,160.05x = 70,045,054.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,045,054.19/12,160.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,760.26

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