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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,558.97, 18,828.73 and 5,988.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,558.97, 18,828.73 and 5,988.25 is: 8,977.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,558.97 : 18,828.73 = 5,988.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,558.97/18,828.73 = 5,988.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,558.97x = 18,828.73 × 5,988.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,558.97x = 112,751,142.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,751,142.42/12,558.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,977.74

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