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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,360.65, 18,529.68 and 5,336.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,360.65, 18,529.68 and 5,336.27 is: 7,999.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,360.65 : 18,529.68 = 5,336.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,360.65/18,529.68 = 5,336.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,360.65x = 18,529.68 × 5,336.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,360.65x = 98,879,375.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,879,375.49/12,360.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,999.53

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