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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,233.04, 18,349.56 and 5,307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,233.04, 18,349.56 and 5,307 is: 7,960.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,233.04 : 18,349.56 = 5,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,233.04/18,349.56 = 5,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,233.04x = 18,349.56 × 5,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,233.04x = 97,381,114.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,381,114.92/12,233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,960.50

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