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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,169.02, 18,255.33 and 3,847.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,169.02, 18,255.33 and 3,847.15 is: 5,771.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,169.02 : 18,255.33 = 3,847.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,169.02/18,255.33 = 3,847.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,169.02x = 18,255.33 × 3,847.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,169.02x = 70,230,882.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,230,882.30/12,169.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,771.28

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