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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,247.79, 18,373.31 and 3,925.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,247.79, 18,373.31 and 3,925.04 is: 5,888.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,247.79 : 18,373.31 = 3,925.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,247.79/18,373.31 = 3,925.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,247.79x = 18,373.31 × 3,925.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,247.79x = 72,116,005.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,116,005.34/12,247.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,888.08

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