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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,041.27, 18,059.16 and 5,023.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,041.27, 18,059.16 and 5,023.73 is: 7,534.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,041.27 : 18,059.16 = 5,023.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,041.27/18,059.16 = 5,023.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,041.27x = 18,059.16 × 5,023.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,041.27x = 90,724,407.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,724,407.85/12,041.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,534.46

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