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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,064.68, 18,104.04 and 5,139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,064.68, 18,104.04 and 5,139 is: 7,711.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,064.68 : 18,104.04 = 5,139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,064.68/18,104.04 = 5,139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,064.68x = 18,104.04 × 5,139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,064.68x = 93,036,661.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,036,661.56/12,064.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,711.49

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