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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,312.70, 18,475.23 and 5,739.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,312.70, 18,475.23 and 5,739.40 is: 8,611.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,312.70 : 18,475.23 = 5,739.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,312.70/18,475.23 = 5,739.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,312.70x = 18,475.23 × 5,739.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,312.70x = 106,036,735.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,036,735.06/12,312.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,611.98

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