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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,059.66, 18,091.68 and 5,036.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,059.66, 18,091.68 and 5,036.18 is: 7,555.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,059.66 : 18,091.68 = 5,036.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,059.66/18,091.68 = 5,036.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,059.66x = 18,091.68 × 5,036.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,059.66x = 91,112,956.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,112,956.98/12,059.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,555.18

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