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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,258.79, 18,384.15 and 3,936.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,258.79, 18,384.15 and 3,936.83 is: 5,903.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,258.79 : 18,384.15 = 3,936.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,258.79/18,384.15 = 3,936.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,258.79x = 18,384.15 × 3,936.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,258.79x = 72,375,273.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,375,273.24/12,258.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,903.95

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