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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,558.69, 18,838.44 and 5,981.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,558.69, 18,838.44 and 5,981.49 is: 8,972.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,558.69 : 18,838.44 = 5,981.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,558.69/18,838.44 = 5,981.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,558.69x = 18,838.44 × 5,981.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,558.69x = 112,681,940.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,681,940.48/12,558.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,972.43

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