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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,203.76, 18,307.08 and 3,884.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,203.76, 18,307.08 and 3,884.16 is: 5,826.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,203.76 : 18,307.08 = 3,884.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,203.76/18,307.08 = 3,884.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,203.76x = 18,307.08 × 3,884.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,203.76x = 71,107,627.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,107,627.85/12,203.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,826.70

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