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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,273.39, 18,410.49 and 3,953.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,273.39, 18,410.49 and 3,953.30 is: 5,930.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,273.39 : 18,410.49 = 3,953.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,273.39/18,410.49 = 3,953.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,273.39x = 18,410.49 × 3,953.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,273.39x = 72,782,098.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,782,098.06/12,273.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,930.07

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