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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,021.55, 18,038.78 and 5,006.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,021.55, 18,038.78 and 5,006.41 is: 7,512.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,021.55 : 18,038.78 = 5,006.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,021.55/18,038.78 = 5,006.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,021.55x = 18,038.78 × 5,006.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,021.55x = 90,309,413.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,309,413.35/12,021.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,512.30

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