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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,272.60, 18,408.90 and 5,711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,272.60, 18,408.90 and 5,711.60 is: 8,567.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,272.60 : 18,408.90 = 5,711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,272.60/18,408.90 = 5,711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,272.60x = 18,408.90 × 5,711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,272.60x = 105,144,273.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,144,273.24/12,272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,567.40

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