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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,111.91, 18,154.80 and 5,858.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,111.91, 18,154.80 and 5,858.71 is: 8,781.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,111.91 : 18,154.80 = 5,858.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,111.91/18,154.80 = 5,858.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,111.91x = 18,154.80 × 5,858.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,111.91x = 106,363,662.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,363,662.92/12,111.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,781.74

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