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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,030.84, 18,049 and 5,458.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,030.84, 18,049 and 5,458.92 is: 8,189.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,030.84 : 18,049 = 5,458.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,030.84/18,049 = 5,458.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,030.84x = 18,049 × 5,458.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,030.84x = 98,528,047.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,528,047.08/12,030.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,189.62

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