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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,062.52, 18,097.38 and 5,483.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,062.52, 18,097.38 and 5,483.25 is: 8,226.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,062.52 : 18,097.38 = 5,483.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,062.52/18,097.38 = 5,483.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,062.52x = 18,097.38 × 5,483.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,062.52x = 99,232,458.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,232,458.89/12,062.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,226.51

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