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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,257.83, 18,388.44 and 3,935.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,257.83, 18,388.44 and 3,935.89 is: 5,904.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,257.83 : 18,388.44 = 3,935.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,257.83/18,388.44 = 3,935.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,257.83x = 18,388.44 × 3,935.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,257.83x = 72,374,877.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,374,877.11/12,257.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,904.38

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