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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,017.79, 18,030.57 and 5,778.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,017.79, 18,030.57 and 5,778.28 is: 8,669.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,017.79 : 18,030.57 = 5,778.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,017.79/18,030.57 = 5,778.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,017.79x = 18,030.57 × 5,778.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,017.79x = 104,185,562.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,185,562.98/12,017.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,669.28

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