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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,244.72, 18,368.28 and 3,922.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,244.72, 18,368.28 and 3,922.64 is: 5,884.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,244.72 : 18,368.28 = 3,922.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,244.72/18,368.28 = 3,922.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,244.72x = 18,368.28 × 3,922.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,244.72x = 72,052,149.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,052,149.86/12,244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,884.34

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