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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,251.39, 18,375.82 and 3,937.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,251.39, 18,375.82 and 3,937.37 is: 5,905.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,251.39 : 18,375.82 = 3,937.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,251.39/18,375.82 = 3,937.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,251.39x = 18,375.82 × 3,937.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,251.39x = 72,352,300.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,352,300.67/12,251.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,905.64

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