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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,265.73, 18,398.16 and 3,946.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,265.73, 18,398.16 and 3,946.31 is: 5,919.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,265.73 : 18,398.16 = 3,946.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,265.73/18,398.16 = 3,946.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,265.73x = 18,398.16 × 3,946.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,265.73x = 72,604,750.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,604,750.80/12,265.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,919.32

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