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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,198.76, 18,281.64 and 5,610.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,198.76, 18,281.64 and 5,610.40 is: 8,408.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,198.76 : 18,281.64 = 5,610.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,198.76/18,281.64 = 5,610.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,198.76x = 18,281.64 × 5,610.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,198.76x = 102,567,313.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,567,313.06/12,198.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,408.01

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