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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,247.98, 18,364.08 and 5,232.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,247.98, 18,364.08 and 5,232.58 is: 7,845.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,247.98 : 18,364.08 = 5,232.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,247.98/18,364.08 = 5,232.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,247.98x = 18,364.08 × 5,232.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,247.98x = 96,091,517.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,091,517.73/12,247.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,845.50

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