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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,302.12, 18,456.11 and 3,982.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,302.12, 18,456.11 and 3,982.14 is: 5,974.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,302.12 : 18,456.11 = 3,982.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,302.12/18,456.11 = 3,982.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,302.12x = 18,456.11 × 3,982.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,302.12x = 73,494,712.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,494,712.46/12,302.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,974.15

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