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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,272.28, 18,407.97 and 3,952.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,272.28, 18,407.97 and 3,952.74 is: 5,928.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,272.28 : 18,407.97 = 3,952.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,272.28/18,407.97 = 3,952.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,272.28x = 18,407.97 × 3,952.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,272.28x = 72,761,919.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,761,919.34/12,272.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,928.97

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