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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,197.08, 18,297.88 and 3,879.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,197.08, 18,297.88 and 3,879.19 is: 5,819.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,197.08 : 18,297.88 = 3,879.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,197.08/18,297.88 = 3,879.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,197.08x = 18,297.88 × 3,879.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,197.08x = 70,980,842.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,980,842.23/12,197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,819.50

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