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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,250.82, 18,377.94 and 3,928.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,250.82, 18,377.94 and 3,928.88 is: 5,893.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,250.82 : 18,377.94 = 3,928.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,250.82/18,377.94 = 3,928.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,250.82x = 18,377.94 × 3,928.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,250.82x = 72,204,720.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,204,720.91/12,250.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,893.87

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