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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.12, 18,558.52 and 5,795.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.12, 18,558.52 and 5,795.02 is: 8,698.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.12 : 18,558.52 = 5,795.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.12/18,558.52 = 5,795.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.12x = 18,558.52 × 5,795.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.12x = 107,546,994.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,546,994.57/12,364.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,698.31

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