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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,266.49, 18,399.27 and 3,947.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,266.49, 18,399.27 and 3,947.07 is: 5,920.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266.49 : 18,399.27 = 3,947.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266.49/18,399.27 = 3,947.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266.49x = 18,399.27 × 3,947.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266.49x = 72,623,206.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,623,206.64/12,266.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,920.46

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