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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,214.68, 18,324.46 and 3,894.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,214.68, 18,324.46 and 3,894.42 is: 5,842.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,214.68 : 18,324.46 = 3,894.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,214.68/18,324.46 = 3,894.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,214.68x = 18,324.46 × 3,894.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,214.68x = 71,363,143.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,363,143.51/12,214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,842.41

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