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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,232.80, 18,348.82 and 3,913.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,232.80, 18,348.82 and 3,913.29 is: 5,869.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,232.80 : 18,348.82 = 3,913.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,232.80/18,348.82 = 3,913.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,232.80x = 18,348.82 × 3,913.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,232.80x = 71,804,253.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,804,253.82/12,232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,869.81

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