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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,199.70, 18,286.86 and 5,951.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,199.70, 18,286.86 and 5,951.18 is: 8,920.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,199.70 : 18,286.86 = 5,951.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,199.70/18,286.86 = 5,951.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,199.70x = 18,286.86 × 5,951.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,199.70x = 108,828,395.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,828,395.49/12,199.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,920.58

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