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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,188.48, 18,285.48 and 3,869

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,188.48, 18,285.48 and 3,869 is: 5,804.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,188.48 : 18,285.48 = 3,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,188.48/18,285.48 = 3,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,188.48x = 18,285.48 × 3,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,188.48x = 70,746,522.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,746,522.12/12,188.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,804.38

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