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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,281.52, 18,420.66 and 3,962.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,281.52, 18,420.66 and 3,962.40 is: 5,943.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,281.52 : 18,420.66 = 3,962.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,281.52/18,420.66 = 3,962.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,281.52x = 18,420.66 × 3,962.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,281.52x = 72,990,023.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,990,023.18/12,281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,943.08

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