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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,209.66, 18,313.47 and 3,889.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,209.66, 18,313.47 and 3,889.34 is: 5,833.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,209.66 : 18,313.47 = 3,889.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,209.66/18,313.47 = 3,889.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,209.66x = 18,313.47 × 3,889.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,209.66x = 71,227,219.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,227,219.84/12,209.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,833.68

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