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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,327.41, 18,465.19 and 5,758.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,327.41, 18,465.19 and 5,758.85 is: 8,626.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,327.41 : 18,465.19 = 5,758.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,327.41/18,465.19 = 5,758.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,327.41x = 18,465.19 × 5,758.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,327.41x = 106,338,259.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,338,259.43/12,327.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,626.16

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