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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,362.60, 18,546.30 and 5,342.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,362.60, 18,546.30 and 5,342.60 is: 8,014.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,362.60 : 18,546.30 = 5,342.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,362.60/18,546.30 = 5,342.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,362.60x = 18,546.30 × 5,342.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,362.60x = 99,085,462.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,085,462.38/12,362.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,014.94

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