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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,204.52, 18,307.44 and 3,883.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,204.52, 18,307.44 and 3,883.96 is: 5,826.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,204.52 : 18,307.44 = 3,883.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,204.52/18,307.44 = 3,883.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,204.52x = 18,307.44 × 3,883.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,204.52x = 71,105,364.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,105,364.66/12,204.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,826.15

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