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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,211.60, 18,317.40 and 5,650.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,211.60, 18,317.40 and 5,650.60 is: 8,475.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,211.60 : 18,317.40 = 5,650.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,211.60/18,317.40 = 5,650.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,211.60x = 18,317.40 × 5,650.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,211.60x = 103,504,300.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,504,300.44/12,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,475.90

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