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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,444.83, 18,660.76 and 5,869.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,444.83, 18,660.76 and 5,869.25 is: 8,800.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,444.83 : 18,660.76 = 5,869.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,444.83/18,660.76 = 5,869.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,444.83x = 18,660.76 × 5,869.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,444.83x = 109,524,542.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,524,542.98/12,444.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,800.81

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