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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,263.94, 18,383.12 and 5,684.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,263.94, 18,383.12 and 5,684.70 is: 8,521.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,263.94 : 18,383.12 = 5,684.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,263.94/18,383.12 = 5,684.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,263.94x = 18,383.12 × 5,684.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,263.94x = 104,502,522.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,502,522.26/12,263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,521.12

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