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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,336.44, 18,502.83 and 5,762.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,336.44, 18,502.83 and 5,762.07 is: 8,642.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,336.44 : 18,502.83 = 5,762.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,336.44/18,502.83 = 5,762.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,336.44x = 18,502.83 × 5,762.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,336.44x = 106,614,601.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,614,601.66/12,336.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,642.25

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