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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,254.20, 18,388.86 and 5,679.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,254.20, 18,388.86 and 5,679.16 is: 8,522.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,254.20 : 18,388.86 = 5,679.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,254.20/18,388.86 = 5,679.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,254.20x = 18,388.86 × 5,679.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,254.20x = 104,433,278.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,433,278.16/12,254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,522.24

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