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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,052.28, 18,070.68 and 5,804.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,052.28, 18,070.68 and 5,804.12 is: 8,702.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,052.28 : 18,070.68 = 5,804.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,052.28/18,070.68 = 5,804.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,052.28x = 18,070.68 × 5,804.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,052.28x = 104,884,395.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,884,395.20/12,052.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,702.45

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