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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,307.14, 18,438.42 and 5,649.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,307.14, 18,438.42 and 5,649.19 is: 8,463.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,307.14 : 18,438.42 = 5,649.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,307.14/18,438.42 = 5,649.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,307.14x = 18,438.42 × 5,649.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,307.14x = 104,162,137.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,162,137.88/12,307.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,463.55

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