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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,163.46, 18,247.62 and 3,844.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,163.46, 18,247.62 and 3,844.25 is: 5,767.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,163.46 : 18,247.62 = 3,844.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,163.46/18,247.62 = 3,844.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,163.46x = 18,247.62 × 3,844.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,163.46x = 70,148,413.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,148,413.19/12,163.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,767.14

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