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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,061.71, 18,092.41 and 5,396.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,061.71, 18,092.41 and 5,396.45 is: 8,094.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,061.71 : 18,092.41 = 5,396.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,061.71/18,092.41 = 5,396.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,061.71x = 18,092.41 × 5,396.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,061.71x = 97,634,668.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,634,668.50/12,061.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,094.60

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