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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,197.41, 18,295.85 and 5,623.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,197.41, 18,295.85 and 5,623.58 is: 8,435.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,197.41 : 18,295.85 = 5,623.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,197.41/18,295.85 = 5,623.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,197.41x = 18,295.85 × 5,623.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,197.41x = 102,888,235.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,888,235.94/12,197.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,435.25

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