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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,259.74, 18,390.27 and 3,939.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,259.74, 18,390.27 and 3,939.12 is: 5,908.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,259.74 : 18,390.27 = 3,939.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,259.74/18,390.27 = 3,939.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,259.74x = 18,390.27 × 3,939.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,259.74x = 72,441,480.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,441,480.36/12,259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,908.89

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