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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,281.80, 18,425.40 and 3,960.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,281.80, 18,425.40 and 3,960.40 is: 5,941.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,281.80 : 18,425.40 = 3,960.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,281.80/18,425.40 = 3,960.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,281.80x = 18,425.40 × 3,960.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,281.80x = 72,971,954.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,971,954.16/12,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,941.47

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