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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,520.98, 18,775.80 and 5,955.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,520.98, 18,775.80 and 5,955.12 is: 8,929.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,520.98 : 18,775.80 = 5,955.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,520.98/18,775.80 = 5,955.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,520.98x = 18,775.80 × 5,955.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,520.98x = 111,812,142.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,812,142.10/12,520.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,929.98

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