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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,266.92, 18,400.54 and 5,341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,266.92, 18,400.54 and 5,341.16 is: 8,011.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266.92 : 18,400.54 = 5,341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266.92/18,400.54 = 5,341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266.92x = 18,400.54 × 5,341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266.92x = 98,280,228.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,280,228.23/12,266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,011.81

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