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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,445.65, 18,669.78 and 5,870.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,445.65, 18,669.78 and 5,870.07 is: 8,805.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,445.65 : 18,669.78 = 5,870.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,445.65/18,669.78 = 5,870.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,445.65x = 18,669.78 × 5,870.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,445.65x = 109,592,915.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,592,915.48/12,445.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,805.72

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