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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,160.68, 18,239.58 and 3,840.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,160.68, 18,239.58 and 3,840.36 is: 5,760.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,160.68 : 18,239.58 = 3,840.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,160.68/18,239.58 = 3,840.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,160.68x = 18,239.58 × 3,840.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,160.68x = 70,046,553.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,046,553.45/12,160.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,760.09

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