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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,387.84, 18,581.88 and 3,153.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,387.84, 18,581.88 and 3,153.84 is: 4,730.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,387.84 : 18,581.88 = 3,153.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,387.84/18,581.88 = 3,153.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,387.84x = 18,581.88 × 3,153.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,387.84x = 58,604,276.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,604,276.42/12,387.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,730.79

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