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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,370.03, 18,558.46 and 5,347.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,370.03, 18,558.46 and 5,347.03 is: 8,022.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,370.03 : 18,558.46 = 5,347.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,370.03/18,558.46 = 5,347.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,370.03x = 18,558.46 × 5,347.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,370.03x = 99,232,642.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,232,642.37/12,370.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,022.02

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