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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,044.69, 18,059.44 and 5,806.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,044.69, 18,059.44 and 5,806.27 is: 8,705.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,044.69 : 18,059.44 = 5,806.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,044.69/18,059.44 = 5,806.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,044.69x = 18,059.44 × 5,806.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,044.69x = 104,857,984.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,857,984.69/12,044.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,705.74

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