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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,251.34, 18,370.29 and 5,673.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,251.34, 18,370.29 and 5,673.90 is: 8,507.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,251.34 : 18,370.29 = 5,673.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,251.34/18,370.29 = 5,673.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,251.34x = 18,370.29 × 5,673.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,251.34x = 104,231,188.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,231,188.43/12,251.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,507.74

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