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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,280.28, 18,423.45 and 3,961.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,280.28, 18,423.45 and 3,961.17 is: 5,942.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,280.28 : 18,423.45 = 3,961.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,280.28/18,423.45 = 3,961.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,280.28x = 18,423.45 × 3,961.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,280.28x = 72,978,417.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,978,417.44/12,280.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,942.73

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