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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,375.59, 18,566.82 and 5,714.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,375.59, 18,566.82 and 5,714.13 is: 8,572.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,375.59 : 18,566.82 = 5,714.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,375.59/18,566.82 = 5,714.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,375.59x = 18,566.82 × 5,714.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,375.59x = 106,093,116.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,093,116.05/12,375.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,572.77

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