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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,186.91, 18,278.05 and 5,940.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,186.91, 18,278.05 and 5,940.64 is: 8,909.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,186.91 : 18,278.05 = 5,940.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,186.91/18,278.05 = 5,940.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,186.91x = 18,278.05 × 5,940.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,186.91x = 108,583,285.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,583,285.25/12,186.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,909.83

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