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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,068.55, 18,107.99 and 5,050.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,068.55, 18,107.99 and 5,050.20 is: 7,577.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,068.55 : 18,107.99 = 5,050.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,068.55/18,107.99 = 5,050.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,068.55x = 18,107.99 × 5,050.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,068.55x = 91,448,945.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,448,945.85/12,068.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,577.46

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