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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,197.12, 18,298.38 and 3,879.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,197.12, 18,298.38 and 3,879.68 is: 5,820.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,197.12 : 18,298.38 = 3,879.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,197.12/18,298.38 = 3,879.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,197.12x = 18,298.38 × 3,879.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,197.12x = 70,991,858.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,991,858.92/12,197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,820.38

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