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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,230.65, 18,345.66 and 3,911.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,230.65, 18,345.66 and 3,911.14 is: 5,866.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,230.65 : 18,345.66 = 3,911.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,230.65/18,345.66 = 3,911.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,230.65x = 18,345.66 × 3,911.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,230.65x = 71,752,444.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,752,444.65/12,230.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,866.61

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