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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,182.73, 18,259.37 and 5,933.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,182.73, 18,259.37 and 5,933.37 is: 8,892.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,182.73 : 18,259.37 = 5,933.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,182.73/18,259.37 = 5,933.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,182.73x = 18,259.37 × 5,933.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,182.73x = 108,339,598.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,339,598.18/12,182.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,892.89

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