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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,257.68, 18,387.60 and 3,938.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,257.68, 18,387.60 and 3,938.44 is: 5,908.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,257.68 : 18,387.60 = 3,938.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,257.68/18,387.60 = 3,938.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,257.68x = 18,387.60 × 3,938.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,257.68x = 72,418,459.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,418,459.34/12,257.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,908.01

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