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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,057.80, 18,086.70 and 5,496.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,057.80, 18,086.70 and 5,496.80 is: 8,245.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,057.80 : 18,086.70 = 5,496.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,057.80/18,086.70 = 5,496.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,057.80x = 18,086.70 × 5,496.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,057.80x = 99,418,972.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,418,972.56/12,057.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,245.20

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