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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,295.97, 18,437.46 and 5,366.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,295.97, 18,437.46 and 5,366.69 is: 8,047.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,295.97 : 18,437.46 = 5,366.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,295.97/18,437.46 = 5,366.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,295.97x = 18,437.46 × 5,366.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,295.97x = 98,948,132.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,948,132.21/12,295.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,047.20

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