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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,216.70, 18,312.90 and 5,631.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,216.70, 18,312.90 and 5,631.40 is: 8,441.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,216.70 : 18,312.90 = 5,631.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,216.70/18,312.90 = 5,631.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,216.70x = 18,312.90 × 5,631.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,216.70x = 103,127,265.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,127,265.06/12,216.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,441.50

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