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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,297.96, 18,432.52 and 5,281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,297.96, 18,432.52 and 5,281.76 is: 7,916.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,297.96 : 18,432.52 = 5,281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,297.96/18,432.52 = 5,281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,297.96x = 18,432.52 × 5,281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,297.96x = 97,356,179.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,356,179.71/12,297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,916.45

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