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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,167.73, 18,247.14 and 5,925.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,167.73, 18,247.14 and 5,925.87 is: 8,886.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,167.73 : 18,247.14 = 5,925.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,167.73/18,247.14 = 5,925.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,167.73x = 18,247.14 × 5,925.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,167.73x = 108,130,179.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,130,179.51/12,167.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,886.64

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