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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,179.58, 18,258.57 and 5,936.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,179.58, 18,258.57 and 5,936.10 is: 8,898.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,179.58 : 18,258.57 = 5,936.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,179.58/18,258.57 = 5,936.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,179.58x = 18,258.57 × 5,936.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,179.58x = 108,384,697.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,384,697.38/12,179.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,898.89

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