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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,249.20, 18,381.36 and 5,674.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,249.20, 18,381.36 and 5,674.16 is: 8,514.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,249.20 : 18,381.36 = 5,674.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,249.20/18,381.36 = 5,674.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,249.20x = 18,381.36 × 5,674.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,249.20x = 104,298,777.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,298,777.66/12,249.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,514.74

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