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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,260.93, 18,363.72 and 5,673.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,260.93, 18,363.72 and 5,673.29 is: 8,497.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,260.93 : 18,363.72 = 5,673.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,260.93/18,363.72 = 5,673.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,260.93x = 18,363.72 × 5,673.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,260.93x = 104,182,617.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,182,617.22/12,260.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,497.12

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