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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,209, 18,312.58 and 3,888.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,209, 18,312.58 and 3,888.68 is: 5,832.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,209 : 18,312.58 = 3,888.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,209/18,312.58 = 3,888.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,209x = 18,312.58 × 3,888.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,209x = 71,211,763.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,211,763.59/12,209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,832.73

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