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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,584.79, 18,873.81 and 5,997.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,584.79, 18,873.81 and 5,997.87 is: 8,995.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,584.79 : 18,873.81 = 5,997.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,584.79/18,873.81 = 5,997.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,584.79x = 18,873.81 × 5,997.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,584.79x = 113,202,658.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,202,658.78/12,584.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,995.20

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