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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,250.81, 18,377.19 and 3,816.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,250.81, 18,377.19 and 3,816.28 is: 5,724.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,250.81 : 18,377.19 = 3,816.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,250.81/18,377.19 = 3,816.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,250.81x = 18,377.19 × 3,816.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,250.81x = 70,132,502.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,132,502.65/12,250.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,724.72

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