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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,498.76, 18,746.52 and 5,929.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,498.76, 18,746.52 and 5,929.12 is: 8,892.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,498.76 : 18,746.52 = 5,929.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,498.76/18,746.52 = 5,929.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,498.76x = 18,746.52 × 5,929.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,498.76x = 111,150,366.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,150,366.66/12,498.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,892.91

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