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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,273.36, 18,407.46 and 3,954.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,273.36, 18,407.46 and 3,954.12 is: 5,930.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,273.36 : 18,407.46 = 3,954.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,273.36/18,407.46 = 3,954.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,273.36x = 18,407.46 × 3,954.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,273.36x = 72,785,305.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,785,305.74/12,273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,930.35

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