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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,039.74, 18,050.04 and 5,458.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,039.74, 18,050.04 and 5,458.24 is: 8,183.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,039.74 : 18,050.04 = 5,458.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,039.74/18,050.04 = 5,458.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,039.74x = 18,050.04 × 5,458.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,039.74x = 98,521,371.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,521,371.36/12,039.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,183.02

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