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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,250.41, 18,369.93 and 3,928.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,250.41, 18,369.93 and 3,928.56 is: 5,891.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,250.41 : 18,369.93 = 3,928.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,250.41/18,369.93 = 3,928.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,250.41x = 18,369.93 × 3,928.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,250.41x = 72,167,372.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,167,372.20/12,250.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,891.02

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