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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.27, 18,552.44 and 5,789.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.27, 18,552.44 and 5,789.23 is: 8,686.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.27 : 18,552.44 = 5,789.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.27/18,552.44 = 5,789.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.27x = 18,552.44 × 5,789.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.27x = 107,404,342.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,404,342.22/12,364.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,686.67

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