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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,190.09, 18,283.26 and 3,869.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,190.09, 18,283.26 and 3,869.02 is: 5,802.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,190.09 : 18,283.26 = 3,869.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,190.09/18,283.26 = 3,869.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,190.09x = 18,283.26 × 3,869.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,190.09x = 70,738,279.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,738,279.26/12,190.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,802.94

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