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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,325.08, 18,473.94 and 5,752.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,325.08, 18,473.94 and 5,752.92 is: 8,622.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,325.08 : 18,473.94 = 5,752.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,325.08/18,473.94 = 5,752.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,325.08x = 18,473.94 × 5,752.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,325.08x = 106,279,098.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,279,098.90/12,325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,622.99

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