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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,557.43, 18,822.11 and 5,969.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,557.43, 18,822.11 and 5,969.77 is: 8,947.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,557.43 : 18,822.11 = 5,969.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,557.43/18,822.11 = 5,969.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,557.43x = 18,822.11 × 5,969.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,557.43x = 112,363,590.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,363,590.71/12,557.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,947.98

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