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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,568.28, 18,823.68 and 5,999.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,568.28, 18,823.68 and 5,999.07 is: 8,984.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,568.28 : 18,823.68 = 5,999.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,568.28/18,823.68 = 5,999.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,568.28x = 18,823.68 × 5,999.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,568.28x = 112,924,573.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,924,573.98/12,568.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,984.89

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