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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,252.84, 18,376.22 and 5,672.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,252.84, 18,376.22 and 5,672.68 is: 8,507.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,252.84 : 18,376.22 = 5,672.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,252.84/18,376.22 = 5,672.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,252.84x = 18,376.22 × 5,672.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,252.84x = 104,242,415.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,242,415.67/12,252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,507.61

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