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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,272.22, 18,405.43 and 5,694.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,272.22, 18,405.43 and 5,694.75 is: 8,540.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,272.22 : 18,405.43 = 5,694.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,272.22/18,405.43 = 5,694.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,272.22x = 18,405.43 × 5,694.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,272.22x = 104,814,308.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,814,308.26/12,272.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,540.78

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