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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,247.40, 18,380.70 and 5,674.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,247.40, 18,380.70 and 5,674.40 is: 8,516.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,247.40 : 18,380.70 = 5,674.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,247.40/18,380.70 = 5,674.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,247.40x = 18,380.70 × 5,674.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,247.40x = 104,299,444.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,299,444.08/12,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,516.05

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