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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,215.07, 18,326.12 and 3,895.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,215.07, 18,326.12 and 3,895.76 is: 5,844.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,215.07 : 18,326.12 = 3,895.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,215.07/18,326.12 = 3,895.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,215.07x = 18,326.12 × 3,895.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,215.07x = 71,394,191.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,394,191.59/12,215.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,844.76

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