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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,043.34, 18,058.50 and 5,465.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,043.34, 18,058.50 and 5,465.94 is: 8,195.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,043.34 : 18,058.50 = 5,465.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,043.34/18,058.50 = 5,465.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,043.34x = 18,058.50 × 5,465.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,043.34x = 98,706,677.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,706,677.49/12,043.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,195.96

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