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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,269.03, 18,401.76 and 3,947.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,269.03, 18,401.76 and 3,947.94 is: 5,921.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,269.03 : 18,401.76 = 3,947.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,269.03/18,401.76 = 3,947.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,269.03x = 18,401.76 × 3,947.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,269.03x = 72,649,044.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,649,044.37/12,269.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,921.34

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