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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,192.55, 18,286.96 and 3,871.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,192.55, 18,286.96 and 3,871.49 is: 5,806.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,192.55 : 18,286.96 = 3,871.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,192.55/18,286.96 = 3,871.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,192.55x = 18,286.96 × 3,871.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,192.55x = 70,797,782.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,797,782.77/12,192.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,806.64

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