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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,350.41, 18,529.76 and 3,918.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,350.41, 18,529.76 and 3,918.29 is: 5,878.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,350.41 : 18,529.76 = 3,918.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,350.41/18,529.76 = 3,918.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,350.41x = 18,529.76 × 3,918.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,350.41x = 72,604,994.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,604,994.69/12,350.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,878.75

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