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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,064.52, 18,100.38 and 5,485.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,064.52, 18,100.38 and 5,485.26 is: 8,229.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,064.52 : 18,100.38 = 5,485.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,064.52/18,100.38 = 5,485.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,064.52x = 18,100.38 × 5,485.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,064.52x = 99,285,290.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,285,290.40/12,064.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,229.53

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