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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,235.11, 18,354.01 and 3,913.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,235.11, 18,354.01 and 3,913.17 is: 5,870.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,235.11 : 18,354.01 = 3,913.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,235.11/18,354.01 = 3,913.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,235.11x = 18,354.01 × 3,913.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,235.11x = 71,822,341.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,822,341.75/12,235.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,870.18

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