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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,316.80, 18,481.20 and 5,739.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,316.80, 18,481.20 and 5,739.60 is: 8,612.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,316.80 : 18,481.20 = 5,739.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,316.80/18,481.20 = 5,739.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,316.80x = 18,481.20 × 5,739.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,316.80x = 106,074,695.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,074,695.52/12,316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,612.20

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