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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,043.08, 18,050.04 and 5,462.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,043.08, 18,050.04 and 5,462.64 is: 8,187.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,043.08 : 18,050.04 = 5,462.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,043.08/18,050.04 = 5,462.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,043.08x = 18,050.04 × 5,462.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,043.08x = 98,600,870.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,600,870.51/12,043.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,187.35

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