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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,213.61, 18,321.72 and 3,891.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,213.61, 18,321.72 and 3,891.67 is: 5,837.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,213.61 : 18,321.72 = 3,891.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,213.61/18,321.72 = 3,891.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,213.61x = 18,321.72 × 3,891.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,213.61x = 71,302,090.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,302,090.15/12,213.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,837.92

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