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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,250.98, 18,376.13 and 3,930.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,250.98, 18,376.13 and 3,930.93 is: 5,896.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,250.98 : 18,376.13 = 3,930.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,250.98/18,376.13 = 3,930.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,250.98x = 18,376.13 × 3,930.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,250.98x = 72,235,290.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,235,290.53/12,250.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,896.29

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