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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,272.03, 18,410.98 and 3,952.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,272.03, 18,410.98 and 3,952.83 is: 5,930.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,272.03 : 18,410.98 = 3,952.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,272.03/18,410.98 = 3,952.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,272.03x = 18,410.98 × 3,952.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,272.03x = 72,775,474.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,775,474.07/12,272.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,930.19

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