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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,013.20, 18,007.65 and 5,444.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,013.20, 18,007.65 and 5,444.10 is: 8,160.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,013.20 : 18,007.65 = 5,444.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,013.20/18,007.65 = 5,444.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,013.20x = 18,007.65 × 5,444.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,013.20x = 98,035,447.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,035,447.37/12,013.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,160.64

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