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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,266.70, 18,400.05 and 5,690.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,266.70, 18,400.05 and 5,690.70 is: 8,536.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266.70 : 18,400.05 = 5,690.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266.70/18,400.05 = 5,690.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266.70x = 18,400.05 × 5,690.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266.70x = 104,709,164.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,709,164.54/12,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,536.05

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