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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,256.36, 18,388.70 and 5,335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,256.36, 18,388.70 and 5,335.40 is: 8,004.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,256.36 : 18,388.70 = 5,335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,256.36/18,388.70 = 5,335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,256.36x = 18,388.70 × 5,335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,256.36x = 98,111,069.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,111,069.98/12,256.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,004.91

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