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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,245.58, 18,369.59 and 5,673.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,245.58, 18,369.59 and 5,673.65 is: 8,511.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,245.58 : 18,369.59 = 5,673.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,245.58/18,369.59 = 5,673.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,245.58x = 18,369.59 × 5,673.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,245.58x = 104,222,504.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,222,504.09/12,245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,511.03

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