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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,069.52, 18,104.76 and 5,139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,069.52, 18,104.76 and 5,139.28 is: 7,709.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,069.52 : 18,104.76 = 5,139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,069.52/18,104.76 = 5,139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,069.52x = 18,104.76 × 5,139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,069.52x = 93,045,430.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,045,430.97/12,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,709.12

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