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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,035.82, 18,058.01 and 5,371.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,035.82, 18,058.01 and 5,371.71 is: 8,059.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,035.82 : 18,058.01 = 5,371.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,035.82/18,058.01 = 5,371.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,035.82x = 18,058.01 × 5,371.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,035.82x = 97,002,392.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,002,392.90/12,035.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,059.48

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