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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,191.33, 18,280.16 and 3,869.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,191.33, 18,280.16 and 3,869.80 is: 5,802.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,191.33 : 18,280.16 = 3,869.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,191.33/18,280.16 = 3,869.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,191.33x = 18,280.16 × 3,869.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,191.33x = 70,740,452.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,740,452.42/12,191.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,802.52

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