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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,348.92, 18,525.30 and 4,139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,348.92, 18,525.30 and 4,139 is: 6,209.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,348.92 : 18,525.30 = 4,139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,348.92/18,525.30 = 4,139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,348.92x = 18,525.30 × 4,139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,348.92x = 76,676,216.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,676,216.70/12,348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,209.14

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