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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,445.36, 18,663.17 and 5,515

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,445.36, 18,663.17 and 5,515 is: 8,270.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,445.36 : 18,663.17 = 5,515 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,445.36/18,663.17 = 5,515/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,445.36x = 18,663.17 × 5,515
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,445.36x = 102,927,382.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,927,382.55/12,445.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,270.34

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