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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,297.33, 18,441.89 and 3,975.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,297.33, 18,441.89 and 3,975.11 is: 5,961.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,297.33 : 18,441.89 = 3,975.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,297.33/18,441.89 = 3,975.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,297.33x = 18,441.89 × 3,975.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,297.33x = 73,308,513.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,308,513.34/12,297.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,961.34

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