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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,047.84, 18,067.44 and 5,120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,047.84, 18,067.44 and 5,120 is: 7,678.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,047.84 : 18,067.44 = 5,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,047.84/18,067.44 = 5,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,047.84x = 18,067.44 × 5,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,047.84x = 92,505,292.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,505,292.80/12,047.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,678.16

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