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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,250.54, 18,374.78 and 3,928.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,250.54, 18,374.78 and 3,928.30 is: 5,892.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,250.54 : 18,374.78 = 3,928.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,250.54/18,374.78 = 3,928.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,250.54x = 18,374.78 × 3,928.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,250.54x = 72,181,612.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,181,612.16/12,250.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,892.12

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