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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,184.09, 18,273.40 and 5,603.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,184.09, 18,273.40 and 5,603.96 is: 8,404.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,184.09 : 18,273.40 = 5,603.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,184.09/18,273.40 = 5,603.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,184.09x = 18,273.40 × 5,603.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,184.09x = 102,403,434.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,403,434.34/12,184.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,404.69

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