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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,192.59, 18,287 and 3,871.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,192.59, 18,287 and 3,871.52 is: 5,806.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,192.59 : 18,287 = 3,871.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,192.59/18,287 = 3,871.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,192.59x = 18,287 × 3,871.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,192.59x = 70,798,486.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,798,486.24/12,192.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,806.68

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