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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,238.77, 18,367.38 and 5,669.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,238.77, 18,367.38 and 5,669.56 is: 8,508.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,238.77 : 18,367.38 = 5,669.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,238.77/18,367.38 = 5,669.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,238.77x = 18,367.38 × 5,669.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,238.77x = 104,134,962.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,134,962.95/12,238.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,508.61

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