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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,268.01, 18,404.44 and 3,947.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,268.01, 18,404.44 and 3,947.38 is: 5,921.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,268.01 : 18,404.44 = 3,947.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,268.01/18,404.44 = 3,947.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,268.01x = 18,404.44 × 3,947.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,268.01x = 72,649,377.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,649,377.11/12,268.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,921.86

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