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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,249.03, 18,372.33 and 3,935.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,249.03, 18,372.33 and 3,935.06 is: 5,902.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,249.03 : 18,372.33 = 3,935.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,249.03/18,372.33 = 3,935.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,249.03x = 18,372.33 × 3,935.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,249.03x = 72,296,129.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,296,129.03/12,249.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,902.19

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