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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,179.08, 18,262.86 and 5,603.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,179.08, 18,262.86 and 5,603.32 is: 8,402.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,179.08 : 18,262.86 = 5,603.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,179.08/18,262.86 = 5,603.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,179.08x = 18,262.86 × 5,603.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,179.08x = 102,332,648.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,332,648.70/12,179.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,402.33

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