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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,251.03, 18,377.55 and 3,931.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,251.03, 18,377.55 and 3,931.20 is: 5,897.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,251.03 : 18,377.55 = 3,931.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,251.03/18,377.55 = 3,931.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,251.03x = 18,377.55 × 3,931.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,251.03x = 72,245,824.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,245,824.56/12,251.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,897.12

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