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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,262.93, 18,395.48 and 3,943.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,262.93, 18,395.48 and 3,943.69 is: 5,915.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,262.93 : 18,395.48 = 3,943.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,262.93/18,395.48 = 3,943.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,262.93x = 18,395.48 × 3,943.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,262.93x = 72,546,070.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,546,070.52/12,262.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,915.88

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