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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,218.45, 18,327.74 and 3,898.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,218.45, 18,327.74 and 3,898.53 is: 5,847.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,218.45 : 18,327.74 = 3,898.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,218.45/18,327.74 = 3,898.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,218.45x = 18,327.74 × 3,898.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,218.45x = 71,451,224.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,451,224.73/12,218.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,847.82

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