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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,244.39, 18,364.74 and 3,923.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,244.39, 18,364.74 and 3,923.53 is: 5,884.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,244.39 : 18,364.74 = 3,923.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,244.39/18,364.74 = 3,923.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,244.39x = 18,364.74 × 3,923.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,244.39x = 72,054,608.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,054,608.33/12,244.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,884.70

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