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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,280.07, 18,423.75 and 5,710.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,280.07, 18,423.75 and 5,710.16 is: 8,566.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,280.07 : 18,423.75 = 5,710.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,280.07/18,423.75 = 5,710.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,280.07x = 18,423.75 × 5,710.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,280.07x = 105,202,627.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,202,627.77/12,280.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,566.94

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