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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,180.31, 18,270.98 and 3,860.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,180.31, 18,270.98 and 3,860.15 is: 5,790.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,180.31 : 18,270.98 = 3,860.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,180.31/18,270.98 = 3,860.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,180.31x = 18,270.98 × 3,860.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,180.31x = 70,528,723.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,528,723.45/12,180.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,790.39

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