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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,058.55, 18,099.50 and 5,822.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,058.55, 18,099.50 and 5,822.94 is: 8,740.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,058.55 : 18,099.50 = 5,822.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,058.55/18,099.50 = 5,822.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,058.55x = 18,099.50 × 5,822.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,058.55x = 105,392,272.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,392,272.23/12,058.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,740.05

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