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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,059.49, 18,092.10 and 5,035.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,059.49, 18,092.10 and 5,035.59 is: 7,554.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,059.49 : 18,092.10 = 5,035.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,059.49/18,092.10 = 5,035.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,059.49x = 18,092.10 × 5,035.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,059.49x = 91,104,397.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,104,397.84/12,059.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,554.58

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