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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,048.30, 18,072.45 and 5,487.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,048.30, 18,072.45 and 5,487.30 is: 8,230.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,048.30 : 18,072.45 = 5,487.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,048.30/18,072.45 = 5,487.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,048.30x = 18,072.45 × 5,487.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,048.30x = 99,168,954.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,168,954.89/12,048.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,230.95

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