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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,034.36, 18,059.64 and 5,457.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,034.36, 18,059.64 and 5,457.16 is: 8,189.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,034.36 : 18,059.64 = 5,457.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,034.36/18,059.64 = 5,457.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,034.36x = 18,059.64 × 5,457.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,034.36x = 98,554,345.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,554,345.02/12,034.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,189.41

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