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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,238.41, 18,357.30 and 3,918.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,238.41, 18,357.30 and 3,918.30 is: 5,877.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,238.41 : 18,357.30 = 3,918.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,238.41/18,357.30 = 3,918.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,238.41x = 18,357.30 × 3,918.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,238.41x = 71,929,408.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,929,408.59/12,238.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,877.35

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