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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,498.46, 18,756.90 and 5,924.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,498.46, 18,756.90 and 5,924.62 is: 8,891.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,498.46 : 18,756.90 = 5,924.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,498.46/18,756.90 = 5,924.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,498.46x = 18,756.90 × 5,924.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,498.46x = 111,127,435.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,127,435.77/12,498.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,891.29

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