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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,411.52, 18,618.08 and 5,486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,411.52, 18,618.08 and 5,486 is: 8,229.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,411.52 : 18,618.08 = 5,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,411.52/18,618.08 = 5,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,411.52x = 18,618.08 × 5,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,411.52x = 102,138,786.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,138,786.88/12,411.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,229.35

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