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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,388.84, 18,583.38 and 3,154.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,388.84, 18,583.38 and 3,154.84 is: 4,732.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,388.84 : 18,583.38 = 3,154.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,388.84/18,583.38 = 3,154.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,388.84x = 18,583.38 × 3,154.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,388.84x = 58,627,590.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,627,590.56/12,388.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,732.29

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