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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,167.20, 18,249.23 and 3,848.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,167.20, 18,249.23 and 3,848.06 is: 5,771.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,167.20 : 18,249.23 = 3,848.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,167.20/18,249.23 = 3,848.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,167.20x = 18,249.23 × 3,848.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,167.20x = 70,224,131.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,224,131.99/12,167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,771.59

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