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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,094.74, 18,144.23 and 5,521.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,094.74, 18,144.23 and 5,521.59 is: 8,283.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,094.74 : 18,144.23 = 5,521.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,094.74/18,144.23 = 5,521.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,094.74x = 18,144.23 × 5,521.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,094.74x = 100,184,966.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,184,966.88/12,094.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,283.35

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