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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,028.23, 18,042.34 and 5,363.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,028.23, 18,042.34 and 5,363.01 is: 8,044.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,028.23 : 18,042.34 = 5,363.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,028.23/18,042.34 = 5,363.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,028.23x = 18,042.34 × 5,363.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,028.23x = 96,761,231.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,761,231.41/12,028.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,044.51

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