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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,481.44, 18,712.91 and 5,899.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,481.44, 18,712.91 and 5,899.93 is: 8,845.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,481.44 : 18,712.91 = 5,899.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,481.44/18,712.91 = 5,899.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,481.44x = 18,712.91 × 5,899.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,481.44x = 110,404,829.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,404,829.60/12,481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,845.52

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