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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,440.58, 18,658.44 and 5,865

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,440.58, 18,658.44 and 5,865 is: 8,796.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,440.58 : 18,658.44 = 5,865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,440.58/18,658.44 = 5,865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,440.58x = 18,658.44 × 5,865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,440.58x = 109,431,750.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,431,750.60/12,440.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,796.35

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