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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,293.71, 18,440.57 and 5,269.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,293.71, 18,440.57 and 5,269.16 is: 7,903.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,293.71 : 18,440.57 = 5,269.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,293.71/18,440.57 = 5,269.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,293.71x = 18,440.57 × 5,269.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,293.71x = 97,166,373.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,166,373.10/12,293.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,903.75

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