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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,034.54, 18,060.68 and 5,709.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,034.54, 18,060.68 and 5,709.44 is: 8,568.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,034.54 : 18,060.68 = 5,709.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,034.54/18,060.68 = 5,709.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,034.54x = 18,060.68 × 5,709.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,034.54x = 103,116,249.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,116,249.97/12,034.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,568.36

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