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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,268.02, 18,398.35 and 4,369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,268.02, 18,398.35 and 4,369.12 is: 6,552.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,268.02 : 18,398.35 = 4,369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,268.02/18,398.35 = 4,369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,268.02x = 18,398.35 × 4,369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,268.02x = 80,384,598.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,384,598.95/12,268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,552.37

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