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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,528.81, 18,797.36 and 5,954.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,528.81, 18,797.36 and 5,954.31 is: 8,933.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,528.81 : 18,797.36 = 5,954.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,528.81/18,797.36 = 5,954.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,528.81x = 18,797.36 × 5,954.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,528.81x = 111,925,278.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,925,278.85/12,528.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,933.43

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