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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,030.53, 18,045.80 and 5,869.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,030.53, 18,045.80 and 5,869.25 is: 8,803.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,030.53 : 18,045.80 = 5,869.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,030.53/18,045.80 = 5,869.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,030.53x = 18,045.80 × 5,869.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,030.53x = 105,915,282.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,915,282.30/12,030.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,803.88

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