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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,253.98, 18,380.64 and 3,933.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,253.98, 18,380.64 and 3,933.94 is: 5,900.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,253.98 : 18,380.64 = 3,933.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,253.98/18,380.64 = 3,933.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,253.98x = 18,380.64 × 3,933.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,253.98x = 72,308,334.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,308,334.92/12,253.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,900.80

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