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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,004.70, 18,006.78 and 5,426.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,004.70, 18,006.78 and 5,426.15 is: 8,139.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,004.70 : 18,006.78 = 5,426.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,004.70/18,006.78 = 5,426.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,004.70x = 18,006.78 × 5,426.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,004.70x = 97,707,489.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,707,489.30/12,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,139.10

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