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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,207.70, 18,311.55 and 3,887.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,207.70, 18,311.55 and 3,887.65 is: 5,831.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,207.70 : 18,311.55 = 3,887.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,207.70/18,311.55 = 3,887.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,207.70x = 18,311.55 × 3,887.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,207.70x = 71,188,897.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,188,897.36/12,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,831.48

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