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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,211.71, 18,317.37 and 3,891.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,211.71, 18,317.37 and 3,891.62 is: 5,837.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,211.71 : 18,317.37 = 3,891.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,211.71/18,317.37 = 3,891.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,211.71x = 18,317.37 × 3,891.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,211.71x = 71,284,132.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,284,132.39/12,211.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,837.36

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