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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,292.08, 18,438.23 and 3,972.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,292.08, 18,438.23 and 3,972.10 is: 5,958.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,292.08 : 18,438.23 = 3,972.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,292.08/18,438.23 = 3,972.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,292.08x = 18,438.23 × 3,972.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,292.08x = 73,238,427.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,238,427.43/12,292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,958.18

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