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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,227.04, 18,340.56 and 5,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,227.04, 18,340.56 and 5,301 is: 7,951.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,227.04 : 18,340.56 = 5,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,227.04/18,340.56 = 5,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,227.04x = 18,340.56 × 5,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,227.04x = 97,223,308.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,223,308.56/12,227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,951.50

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