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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,281.16, 18,425.40 and 3,962.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,281.16, 18,425.40 and 3,962.48 is: 5,944.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,281.16 : 18,425.40 = 3,962.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,281.16/18,425.40 = 3,962.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,281.16x = 18,425.40 × 3,962.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,281.16x = 73,010,278.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,010,278.99/12,281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,944.90

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