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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,256.20, 18,369.90 and 5,668.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,256.20, 18,369.90 and 5,668.47 is: 8,496.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,256.20 : 18,369.90 = 5,668.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,256.20/18,369.90 = 5,668.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,256.20x = 18,369.90 × 5,668.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,256.20x = 104,129,227.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,129,227.05/12,256.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,496.05

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