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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,243.39, 18,363.25 and 3,922.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,243.39, 18,363.25 and 3,922.53 is: 5,883.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,243.39 : 18,363.25 = 3,922.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,243.39/18,363.25 = 3,922.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,243.39x = 18,363.25 × 3,922.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,243.39x = 72,030,379.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,030,379.41/12,243.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,883.21

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