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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,243.94, 18,366.11 and 5,318.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,243.94, 18,366.11 and 5,318.44 is: 7,977.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,243.94 : 18,366.11 = 5,318.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,243.94/18,366.11 = 5,318.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,243.94x = 18,366.11 × 5,318.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,243.94x = 97,679,001.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,679,001.51/12,243.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,977.74

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