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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,041.93, 18,067.16 and 5,377.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,041.93, 18,067.16 and 5,377.81 is: 8,068.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,041.93 : 18,067.16 = 5,377.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,041.93/18,067.16 = 5,377.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,041.93x = 18,067.16 × 5,377.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,041.93x = 97,161,753.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,161,753.72/12,041.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,068.62

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