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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,258.63, 18,359.01 and 5,998.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,258.63, 18,359.01 and 5,998.95 is: 8,984.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,258.63 : 18,359.01 = 5,998.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,258.63/18,359.01 = 5,998.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,258.63x = 18,359.01 × 5,998.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,258.63x = 110,134,783.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,134,783.04/12,258.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,984.27

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