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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,052.83, 18,082.95 and 5,394.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,052.83, 18,082.95 and 5,394.93 is: 8,094.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,052.83 : 18,082.95 = 5,394.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,052.83/18,082.95 = 5,394.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,052.83x = 18,082.95 × 5,394.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,052.83x = 97,556,249.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,556,249.44/12,052.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,094.05

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