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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,194.58, 18,286.10 and 5,618.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,194.58, 18,286.10 and 5,618.82 is: 8,425.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,194.58 : 18,286.10 = 5,618.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,194.58/18,286.10 = 5,618.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,194.58x = 18,286.10 × 5,618.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,194.58x = 102,746,304.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,746,304.40/12,194.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,425.57

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