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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,253.66, 18,369.55 and 5,670.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,253.66, 18,369.55 and 5,670.79 is: 8,501.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,253.66 : 18,369.55 = 5,670.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,253.66/18,369.55 = 5,670.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,253.66x = 18,369.55 × 5,670.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,253.66x = 104,169,821.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,169,821.61/12,253.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,501.12

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