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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,237.79, 18,359.04 and 5,217.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,237.79, 18,359.04 and 5,217.68 is: 7,827.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,237.79 : 18,359.04 = 5,217.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,237.79/18,359.04 = 5,217.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,237.79x = 18,359.04 × 5,217.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,237.79x = 95,791,595.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,791,595.83/12,237.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,827.52

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