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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,069.53, 18,104.32 and 5,144.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,069.53, 18,104.32 and 5,144.03 is: 7,716.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,069.53 : 18,104.32 = 5,144.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,069.53/18,104.32 = 5,144.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,069.53x = 18,104.32 × 5,144.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,069.53x = 93,129,223.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,129,223.33/12,069.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,716.06

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