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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,060.72, 18,068.13 and 5,802.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,060.72, 18,068.13 and 5,802.26 is: 8,692.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,060.72 : 18,068.13 = 5,802.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,060.72/18,068.13 = 5,802.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,060.72x = 18,068.13 × 5,802.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,060.72x = 104,835,897.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,835,897.63/12,060.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,692.34

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