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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,291.21, 18,436.83 and 5,266.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,291.21, 18,436.83 and 5,266.67 is: 7,900.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,291.21 : 18,436.83 = 5,266.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,291.21/18,436.83 = 5,266.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,291.21x = 18,436.83 × 5,266.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,291.21x = 97,100,580.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,100,580.94/12,291.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,900.00

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