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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,001.20, 17,995.62 and 5,423.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,001.20, 17,995.62 and 5,423.82 is: 8,132.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,001.20 : 17,995.62 = 5,423.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,001.20/17,995.62 = 5,423.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,001.20x = 17,995.62 × 5,423.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,001.20x = 97,605,003.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,605,003.67/12,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,132.94

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