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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,236.22, 18,355.65 and 3,913.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,236.22, 18,355.65 and 3,913.29 is: 5,870.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,236.22 : 18,355.65 = 3,913.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,236.22/18,355.65 = 3,913.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,236.22x = 18,355.65 × 3,913.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,236.22x = 71,830,981.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,830,981.59/12,236.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,870.36

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