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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,168.36, 18,246.02 and 3,844.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,168.36, 18,246.02 and 3,844.80 is: 5,765.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,168.36 : 18,246.02 = 3,844.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,168.36/18,246.02 = 3,844.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,168.36x = 18,246.02 × 3,844.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,168.36x = 70,152,278.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,152,278.47/12,168.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,765.14

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