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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,191.15, 18,284.85 and 3,870.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,191.15, 18,284.85 and 3,870.08 is: 5,804.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,191.15 : 18,284.85 = 3,870.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,191.15/18,284.85 = 3,870.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,191.15x = 18,284.85 × 3,870.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,191.15x = 70,763,740.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,763,740.86/12,191.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,804.52

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