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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,040.61, 18,059.33 and 5,465.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,040.61, 18,059.33 and 5,465.25 is: 8,197.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,040.61 : 18,059.33 = 5,465.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,040.61/18,059.33 = 5,465.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,040.61x = 18,059.33 × 5,465.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,040.61x = 98,698,725.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,698,725.96/12,040.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,197.16

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