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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,197.64, 18,297.32 and 5,962.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,197.64, 18,297.32 and 5,962.84 is: 8,944.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,197.64 : 18,297.32 = 5,962.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,197.64/18,297.32 = 5,962.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,197.64x = 18,297.32 × 5,962.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,197.64x = 109,103,991.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,103,991.59/12,197.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,944.68

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