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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,410.35, 18,588.79 and 5,826.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,410.35, 18,588.79 and 5,826.67 is: 8,727.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,410.35 : 18,588.79 = 5,826.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,410.35/18,588.79 = 5,826.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,410.35x = 18,588.79 × 5,826.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,410.35x = 108,310,745.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,310,745.03/12,410.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,727.45

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