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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,197.03, 18,282.96 and 5,949.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,197.03, 18,282.96 and 5,949.32 is: 8,917.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,197.03 : 18,282.96 = 5,949.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,197.03/18,282.96 = 5,949.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,197.03x = 18,282.96 × 5,949.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,197.03x = 108,771,179.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,771,179.59/12,197.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,917.84

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