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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,327.28, 18,491.04 and 5,306.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,327.28, 18,491.04 and 5,306.86 is: 7,960.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,327.28 : 18,491.04 = 5,306.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,327.28/18,491.04 = 5,306.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,327.28x = 18,491.04 × 5,306.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,327.28x = 98,129,360.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,129,360.53/12,327.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,960.34

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