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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,273.66, 18,410.46 and 3,953.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,273.66, 18,410.46 and 3,953.52 is: 5,930.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,273.66 : 18,410.46 = 3,953.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,273.66/18,410.46 = 3,953.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,273.66x = 18,410.46 × 3,953.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,273.66x = 72,786,121.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,786,121.82/12,273.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,930.27

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