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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,310.57, 18,465.72 and 8,352.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,310.57, 18,465.72 and 8,352.02 is: 12,527.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,310.57 : 18,465.72 = 8,352.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,310.57/18,465.72 = 8,352.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,310.57x = 18,465.72 × 8,352.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,310.57x = 154,226,150.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,226,150.55/12,310.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,527.95

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