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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,286.08, 18,436.68 and 5,358.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,286.08, 18,436.68 and 5,358.96 is: 8,041.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,286.08 : 18,436.68 = 5,358.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,286.08/18,436.68 = 5,358.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,286.08x = 18,436.68 × 5,358.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,286.08x = 98,801,430.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,801,430.65/12,286.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,041.74

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