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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,214.52, 18,307.61 and 5,626.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,214.52, 18,307.61 and 5,626.86 is: 8,433.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,214.52 : 18,307.61 = 5,626.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,214.52/18,307.61 = 5,626.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,214.52x = 18,307.61 × 5,626.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,214.52x = 103,014,358.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,014,358.40/12,214.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,433.77

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