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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,367.85, 18,559.82 and 5,354.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,367.85, 18,559.82 and 5,354.71 is: 8,035.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,367.85 : 18,559.82 = 5,354.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,367.85/18,559.82 = 5,354.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,367.85x = 18,559.82 × 5,354.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,367.85x = 99,382,453.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,382,453.75/12,367.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,035.55

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