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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,327.35, 18,492.02 and 5,307.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,327.35, 18,492.02 and 5,307.54 is: 7,961.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,327.35 : 18,492.02 = 5,307.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,327.35/18,492.02 = 5,307.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,327.35x = 18,492.02 × 5,307.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,327.35x = 98,147,109.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,147,109.29/12,327.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,961.74

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