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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,208.72, 18,307.02 and 3,887.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,208.72, 18,307.02 and 3,887.66 is: 5,829.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,208.72 : 18,307.02 = 3,887.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,208.72/18,307.02 = 3,887.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,208.72x = 18,307.02 × 3,887.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,208.72x = 71,171,469.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,171,469.37/12,208.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,829.56

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