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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,063.26, 18,101.04 and 5,745.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,063.26, 18,101.04 and 5,745.26 is: 8,620.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,063.26 : 18,101.04 = 5,745.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,063.26/18,101.04 = 5,745.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,063.26x = 18,101.04 × 5,745.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,063.26x = 103,995,204.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,995,204.78/12,063.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,620.82

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