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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,166.92, 18,250.52 and 3,846.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,166.92, 18,250.52 and 3,846.74 is: 5,770.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,166.92 : 18,250.52 = 3,846.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,166.92/18,250.52 = 3,846.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,166.92x = 18,250.52 × 3,846.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,166.92x = 70,204,894.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,204,894.82/12,166.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,770.15

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