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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,214.70, 18,324.53 and 3,894.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,214.70, 18,324.53 and 3,894.48 is: 5,842.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,214.70 : 18,324.53 = 3,894.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,214.70/18,324.53 = 3,894.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,214.70x = 18,324.53 × 3,894.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,214.70x = 71,364,510.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,364,510.73/12,214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,842.51

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