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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,611.04, 18,919.39 and 3,846.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,611.04, 18,919.39 and 3,846.84 is: 5,771.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,611.04 : 18,919.39 = 3,846.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,611.04/18,919.39 = 3,846.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,611.04x = 18,919.39 × 3,846.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,611.04x = 72,779,866.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,779,866.23/12,611.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,771.12

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