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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,060.60, 18,095.33 and 5,041.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,060.60, 18,095.33 and 5,041.32 is: 7,563.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,060.60 : 18,095.33 = 5,041.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,060.60/18,095.33 = 5,041.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,060.60x = 18,095.33 × 5,041.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,060.60x = 91,224,349.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,224,349.04/12,060.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,563.83

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