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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,175.91, 18,258.85 and 5,934.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,175.91, 18,258.85 and 5,934.15 is: 8,898.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,175.91 : 18,258.85 = 5,934.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,175.91/18,258.85 = 5,934.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,175.91x = 18,258.85 × 5,934.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,175.91x = 108,350,754.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,350,754.73/12,175.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,898.78

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