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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,206.02, 18,302.55 and 5,967.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,206.02, 18,302.55 and 5,967.13 is: 8,947.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,206.02 : 18,302.55 = 5,967.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,206.02/18,302.55 = 5,967.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,206.02x = 18,302.55 × 5,967.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,206.02x = 109,213,665.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,213,665.35/12,206.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,947.52

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