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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,243.65, 18,363.62 and 3,922.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,243.65, 18,363.62 and 3,922.79 is: 5,883.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,243.65 : 18,363.62 = 3,922.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,243.65/18,363.62 = 3,922.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,243.65x = 18,363.62 × 3,922.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,243.65x = 72,036,542.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,036,542.89/12,243.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,883.59

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