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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,219.60, 18,329.40 and 5,307.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,219.60, 18,329.40 and 5,307.60 is: 7,961.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,219.60 : 18,329.40 = 5,307.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,219.60/18,329.40 = 5,307.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,219.60x = 18,329.40 × 5,307.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,219.60x = 97,285,123.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,285,123.44/12,219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,961.40

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