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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,061.88, 18,099.92 and 5,041.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,061.88, 18,099.92 and 5,041.35 is: 7,565.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,061.88 : 18,099.92 = 5,041.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,061.88/18,099.92 = 5,041.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,061.88x = 18,099.92 × 5,041.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,061.88x = 91,248,044.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,248,044.30/12,061.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,565.00

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