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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,197.48, 18,283.05 and 5,943.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,197.48, 18,283.05 and 5,943.69 is: 8,909.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,197.48 : 18,283.05 = 5,943.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,197.48/18,283.05 = 5,943.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,197.48x = 18,283.05 × 5,943.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,197.48x = 108,668,781.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,668,781.45/12,197.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,909.12

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