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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,386.93, 18,567.83 and 5,363.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,386.93, 18,567.83 and 5,363.82 is: 8,040.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,386.93 : 18,567.83 = 5,363.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,386.93/18,567.83 = 5,363.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,386.93x = 18,567.83 × 5,363.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,386.93x = 99,594,511.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,594,511.32/12,386.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,040.29

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