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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,191.15, 18,274.82 and 5,950.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,191.15, 18,274.82 and 5,950.91 is: 8,920.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,191.15 : 18,274.82 = 5,950.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,191.15/18,274.82 = 5,950.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,191.15x = 18,274.82 × 5,950.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,191.15x = 108,751,702.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,751,702.83/12,191.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,920.55

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