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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,182.23, 18,277.08 and 5,941.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,182.23, 18,277.08 and 5,941.36 is: 8,913.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,182.23 : 18,277.08 = 5,941.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,182.23/18,277.08 = 5,941.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,182.23x = 18,277.08 × 5,941.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,182.23x = 108,590,712.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,590,712.03/12,182.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,913.86

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