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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,228.93, 18,346.03 and 3,795.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,228.93, 18,346.03 and 3,795.26 is: 5,693.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,228.93 : 18,346.03 = 3,795.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,228.93/18,346.03 = 3,795.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,228.93x = 18,346.03 × 3,795.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,228.93x = 69,627,953.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,627,953.82/12,228.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,693.71

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