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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,623.20, 18,926.70 and 5,230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,623.20, 18,926.70 and 5,230.60 is: 7,842.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,623.20 : 18,926.70 = 5,230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,623.20/18,926.70 = 5,230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,623.20x = 18,926.70 × 5,230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,623.20x = 98,997,997.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,997,997.02/12,623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,842.54

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