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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,063.32, 18,094.98 and 5,903

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,063.32, 18,094.98 and 5,903 is: 8,854.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,063.32 : 18,094.98 = 5,903 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,063.32/18,094.98 = 5,903/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,063.32x = 18,094.98 × 5,903
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,063.32x = 106,814,666.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,814,666.94/12,063.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,854.50

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