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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,264.04, 18,392.29 and 3,941.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,264.04, 18,392.29 and 3,941.82 is: 5,911.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,264.04 : 18,392.29 = 3,941.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,264.04/18,392.29 = 3,941.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,264.04x = 18,392.29 × 3,941.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,264.04x = 72,499,086.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,499,086.71/12,264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,911.52

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