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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,230.06, 18,344.96 and 3,909.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,230.06, 18,344.96 and 3,909.98 is: 5,864.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,230.06 : 18,344.96 = 3,909.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,230.06/18,344.96 = 3,909.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,230.06x = 18,344.96 × 3,909.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,230.06x = 71,728,426.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,728,426.70/12,230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,864.93

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