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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,168.62, 18,251.36 and 3,849.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,168.62, 18,251.36 and 3,849.49 is: 5,773.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,168.62 : 18,251.36 = 3,849.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,168.62/18,251.36 = 3,849.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,168.62x = 18,251.36 × 3,849.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,168.62x = 70,258,427.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,258,427.81/12,168.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,773.74

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