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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,028.08, 18,042.42 and 5,701.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,028.08, 18,042.42 and 5,701.48 is: 8,552.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,028.08 : 18,042.42 = 5,701.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,028.08/18,042.42 = 5,701.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,028.08x = 18,042.42 × 5,701.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,028.08x = 102,868,496.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,868,496.78/12,028.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,552.36

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