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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,004.78, 18,006.90 and 5,429.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,004.78, 18,006.90 and 5,429.20 is: 8,143.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,004.78 : 18,006.90 = 5,429.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,004.78/18,006.90 = 5,429.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,004.78x = 18,006.90 × 5,429.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,004.78x = 97,763,061.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,763,061.48/12,004.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,143.68

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