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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,260.26, 18,393.28 and 5,336.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,260.26, 18,393.28 and 5,336.74 is: 8,006.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,260.26 : 18,393.28 = 5,336.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,260.26/18,393.28 = 5,336.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,260.26x = 18,393.28 × 5,336.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,260.26x = 98,160,153.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,160,153.11/12,260.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,006.37

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