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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,191.09, 18,284.76 and 3,870.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,191.09, 18,284.76 and 3,870.02 is: 5,804.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,191.09 : 18,284.76 = 3,870.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,191.09/18,284.76 = 3,870.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,191.09x = 18,284.76 × 3,870.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,191.09x = 70,762,367.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,762,367.55/12,191.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,804.44

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