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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,040.76, 18,067.36 and 5,884.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,040.76, 18,067.36 and 5,884.76 is: 8,830.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,040.76 : 18,067.36 = 5,884.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,040.76/18,067.36 = 5,884.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,040.76x = 18,067.36 × 5,884.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,040.76x = 106,322,077.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,322,077.43/12,040.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,830.18

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