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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,525.08, 18,787.18 and 5,955.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,525.08, 18,787.18 and 5,955.96 is: 8,933.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,525.08 : 18,787.18 = 5,955.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,525.08/18,787.18 = 5,955.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,525.08x = 18,787.18 × 5,955.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,525.08x = 111,895,692.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,895,692.59/12,525.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,933.73

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