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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,211.80, 18,317.36 and 3,892.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,211.80, 18,317.36 and 3,892.31 is: 5,838.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,211.80 : 18,317.36 = 3,892.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,211.80/18,317.36 = 3,892.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,211.80x = 18,317.36 × 3,892.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,211.80x = 71,296,911.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,296,911.48/12,211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,838.36

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