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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,254.02, 18,383.19 and 5,687.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,254.02, 18,383.19 and 5,687.62 is: 8,532.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,254.02 : 18,383.19 = 5,687.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,254.02/18,383.19 = 5,687.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,254.02x = 18,383.19 × 5,687.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,254.02x = 104,556,599.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,556,599.11/12,254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,532.43

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