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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,263.00, 18,396.11 and 3,940.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,263.00, 18,396.11 and 3,940.25 is: 5,910.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,263.00 : 18,396.11 = 3,940.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,263.00/18,396.11 = 3,940.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,263.00x = 18,396.11 × 3,940.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,263.00x = 72,485,190.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,485,190.30/12,263.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,910.89

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