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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,030.28, 18,033.26 and 5,781.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,030.28, 18,033.26 and 5,781.16 is: 8,665.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,030.28 : 18,033.26 = 5,781.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,030.28/18,033.26 = 5,781.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,030.28x = 18,033.26 × 5,781.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,030.28x = 104,253,161.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,253,161.38/12,030.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,665.90

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