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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,079.94, 18,117.17 and 5,508

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,079.94, 18,117.17 and 5,508 is: 8,260.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,079.94 : 18,117.17 = 5,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,079.94/18,117.17 = 5,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,079.94x = 18,117.17 × 5,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,079.94x = 99,789,365.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,789,365.48/12,079.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,260.75

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