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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,031.03, 18,054.06 and 5,791.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,031.03, 18,054.06 and 5,791.70 is: 8,691.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,031.03 : 18,054.06 = 5,791.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,031.03/18,054.06 = 5,791.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,031.03x = 18,054.06 × 5,791.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,031.03x = 104,563,771.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,563,771.59/12,031.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,691.17

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