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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,010.30, 18,015.45 and 5,449.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,010.30, 18,015.45 and 5,449.30 is: 8,173.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,010.30 : 18,015.45 = 5,449.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,010.30/18,015.45 = 5,449.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,010.30x = 18,015.45 × 5,449.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,010.30x = 98,171,591.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,171,591.69/12,010.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,173.95

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