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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,181.23, 18,272.52 and 5,946.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,181.23, 18,272.52 and 5,946.57 is: 8,920.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,181.23 : 18,272.52 = 5,946.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,181.23/18,272.52 = 5,946.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,181.23x = 18,272.52 × 5,946.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,181.23x = 108,658,819.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,658,819.26/12,181.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,920.18

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