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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,169.82, 18,256.98 and 3,851.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,169.82, 18,256.98 and 3,851.93 is: 5,778.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,169.82 : 18,256.98 = 3,851.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,169.82/18,256.98 = 3,851.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,169.82x = 18,256.98 × 3,851.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,169.82x = 70,324,608.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,324,608.97/12,169.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,778.61

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