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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,332.93, 18,499.29 and 5,317.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,332.93, 18,499.29 and 5,317.90 is: 7,976.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,332.93 : 18,499.29 = 5,317.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,332.93/18,499.29 = 5,317.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,332.93x = 18,499.29 × 5,317.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,332.93x = 98,377,412.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,377,412.16/12,332.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,976.81

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