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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,253.26, 18,379.88 and 5,327.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,253.26, 18,379.88 and 5,327.76 is: 7,991.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,253.26 : 18,379.88 = 5,327.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,253.26/18,379.88 = 5,327.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,253.26x = 18,379.88 × 5,327.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,253.26x = 97,923,589.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,923,589.47/12,253.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,991.64

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