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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,167.21, 18,254.07 and 3,847.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,167.21, 18,254.07 and 3,847.39 is: 5,772.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,167.21 : 18,254.07 = 3,847.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,167.21/18,254.07 = 3,847.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,167.21x = 18,254.07 × 3,847.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,167.21x = 70,230,526.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,230,526.38/12,167.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,772.11

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