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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,058.61, 18,090.78 and 5,034.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,058.61, 18,090.78 and 5,034.71 is: 7,553.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,058.61 : 18,090.78 = 5,034.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,058.61/18,090.78 = 5,034.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,058.61x = 18,090.78 × 5,034.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,058.61x = 91,081,830.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,081,830.97/12,058.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,553.26

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