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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,323.88, 18,485.82 and 5,996.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,323.88, 18,485.82 and 5,996.16 is: 8,994.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,323.88 : 18,485.82 = 5,996.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,323.88/18,485.82 = 5,996.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,323.88x = 18,485.82 × 5,996.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,323.88x = 110,843,934.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,843,934.45/12,323.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,994.24

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