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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,372.32, 18,550.01 and 5,957.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,372.32, 18,550.01 and 5,957.52 is: 8,932.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,372.32 : 18,550.01 = 5,957.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,372.32/18,550.01 = 5,957.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,372.32x = 18,550.01 × 5,957.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,372.32x = 110,512,157.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,512,157.42/12,372.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,932.21

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