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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,173.46, 18,262.92 and 3,853.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,173.46, 18,262.92 and 3,853.96 is: 5,781.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,173.46 : 18,262.92 = 3,853.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,173.46/18,262.92 = 3,853.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,173.46x = 18,262.92 × 3,853.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,173.46x = 70,384,563.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,384,563.16/12,173.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,781.80

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