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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,037.78, 18,056.40 and 5,462.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,037.78, 18,056.40 and 5,462.20 is: 8,193.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,037.78 : 18,056.40 = 5,462.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,037.78/18,056.40 = 5,462.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,037.78x = 18,056.40 × 5,462.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,037.78x = 98,627,668.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,627,668.08/12,037.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,193.18

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