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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,071.14, 18,106.44 and 5,499.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,071.14, 18,106.44 and 5,499.07 is: 8,248.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,071.14 : 18,106.44 = 5,499.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,071.14/18,106.44 = 5,499.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,071.14x = 18,106.44 × 5,499.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,071.14x = 99,568,581.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,568,581.01/12,071.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,248.48

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