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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,131.94, 18,199.98 and 5,558.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,131.94, 18,199.98 and 5,558.69 is: 8,338.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,131.94 : 18,199.98 = 5,558.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,131.94/18,199.98 = 5,558.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,131.94x = 18,199.98 × 5,558.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,131.94x = 101,167,955.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,167,955.83/12,131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,338.98

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