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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,245.88, 18,368.58 and 3,925.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,245.88, 18,368.58 and 3,925.86 is: 5,888.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,245.88 : 18,368.58 = 3,925.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,245.88/18,368.58 = 3,925.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,245.88x = 18,368.58 × 3,925.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,245.88x = 72,112,473.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,112,473.48/12,245.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,888.71

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