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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,261.46, 18,393.84 and 3,938.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,261.46, 18,393.84 and 3,938.70 is: 5,908.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,261.46 : 18,393.84 = 3,938.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,261.46/18,393.84 = 3,938.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,261.46x = 18,393.84 × 3,938.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,261.46x = 72,447,817.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,447,817.61/12,261.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,908.58

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