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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,057.09, 18,079.71 and 5,034.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,057.09, 18,079.71 and 5,034.99 is: 7,550.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,057.09 : 18,079.71 = 5,034.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,057.09/18,079.71 = 5,034.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,057.09x = 18,079.71 × 5,034.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,057.09x = 91,031,159.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,031,159.05/12,057.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,550.01

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