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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,347.26, 18,522.81 and 5,329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,347.26, 18,522.81 and 5,329.24 is: 7,994.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,347.26 : 18,522.81 = 5,329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,347.26/18,522.81 = 5,329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,347.26x = 18,522.81 × 5,329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,347.26x = 98,712,453.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,712,453.66/12,347.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,994.69

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