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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,280.38, 18,422.40 and 3,957.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,280.38, 18,422.40 and 3,957.66 is: 5,937.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,280.38 : 18,422.40 = 3,957.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,280.38/18,422.40 = 3,957.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,280.38x = 18,422.40 × 3,957.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,280.38x = 72,909,595.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,909,595.58/12,280.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,937.08

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