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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,036.80, 18,060.60 and 5,459.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,036.80, 18,060.60 and 5,459.60 is: 8,191.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,036.80 : 18,060.60 = 5,459.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,036.80/18,060.60 = 5,459.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,036.80x = 18,060.60 × 5,459.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,036.80x = 98,603,651.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,603,651.76/12,036.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,191.85

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