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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,063.52, 18,098.88 and 5,484.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,063.52, 18,098.88 and 5,484.25 is: 8,228.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,063.52 : 18,098.88 = 5,484.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,063.52/18,098.88 = 5,484.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,063.52x = 18,098.88 × 5,484.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,063.52x = 99,258,782.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,258,782.64/12,063.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,228.01

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