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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,361.68, 18,544.68 and 5,436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,361.68, 18,544.68 and 5,436 is: 8,154.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,361.68 : 18,544.68 = 5,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,361.68/18,544.68 = 5,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,361.68x = 18,544.68 × 5,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,361.68x = 100,808,880.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,808,880.48/12,361.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,154.95

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