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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,169.28, 18,254.94 and 3,849.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,169.28, 18,254.94 and 3,849.11 is: 5,773.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,169.28 : 18,254.94 = 3,849.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,169.28/18,254.94 = 3,849.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,169.28x = 18,254.94 × 3,849.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,169.28x = 70,265,272.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,265,272.10/12,169.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,773.99

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