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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,654.23, 18,980.67 and 3,889.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,654.23, 18,980.67 and 3,889.22 is: 5,833.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,654.23 : 18,980.67 = 3,889.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,654.23/18,980.67 = 3,889.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,654.23x = 18,980.67 × 3,889.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,654.23x = 73,820,001.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,820,001.38/12,654.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,833.62

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