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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,247.94, 18,365.88 and 3,926

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,247.94, 18,365.88 and 3,926 is: 5,887.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,247.94 : 18,365.88 = 3,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,247.94/18,365.88 = 3,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,247.94x = 18,365.88 × 3,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,247.94x = 72,104,444.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,104,444.88/12,247.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,887.07

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