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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,190.76, 18,288.77 and 3,871.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,190.76, 18,288.77 and 3,871.44 is: 5,808.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,190.76 : 18,288.77 = 3,871.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,190.76/18,288.77 = 3,871.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,190.76x = 18,288.77 × 3,871.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,190.76x = 70,803,875.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,803,875.73/12,190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,808.00

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