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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,327.52, 18,502.26 and 5,757.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,327.52, 18,502.26 and 5,757.34 is: 8,641.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,327.52 : 18,502.26 = 5,757.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,327.52/18,502.26 = 5,757.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,327.52x = 18,502.26 × 5,757.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,327.52x = 106,523,801.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,523,801.59/12,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,641.14

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