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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,184.02, 18,268.11 and 5,942.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,184.02, 18,268.11 and 5,942.34 is: 8,909.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,184.02 : 18,268.11 = 5,942.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,184.02/18,268.11 = 5,942.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,184.02x = 18,268.11 × 5,942.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,184.02x = 108,555,320.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,555,320.78/12,184.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,909.65

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