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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,164.76, 18,252.36 and 5,930.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,164.76, 18,252.36 and 5,930.28 is: 8,897.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,164.76 : 18,252.36 = 5,930.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,164.76/18,252.36 = 5,930.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,164.76x = 18,252.36 × 5,930.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,164.76x = 108,241,605.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,241,605.46/12,164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,897.96

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