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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,273.41, 18,413.06 and 3,954.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,273.41, 18,413.06 and 3,954.21 is: 5,932.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,273.41 : 18,413.06 = 3,954.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,273.41/18,413.06 = 3,954.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,273.41x = 18,413.06 × 3,954.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,273.41x = 72,809,086.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,809,086.21/12,273.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,932.26

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