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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,371.94, 18,557.91 and 5,793.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,371.94, 18,557.91 and 5,793.53 is: 8,690.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,371.94 : 18,557.91 = 5,793.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,371.94/18,557.91 = 5,793.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,371.94x = 18,557.91 × 5,793.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,371.94x = 107,515,715.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,515,715.53/12,371.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,690.29

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