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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,279.76, 18,422.70 and 5,710.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,279.76, 18,422.70 and 5,710.60 is: 8,567.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,279.76 : 18,422.70 = 5,710.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,279.76/18,422.70 = 5,710.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,279.76x = 18,422.70 × 5,710.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,279.76x = 105,204,670.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,204,670.62/12,279.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,567.32

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