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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,005.24, 18,011.47 and 5,684.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,005.24, 18,011.47 and 5,684.94 is: 8,529.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,005.24 : 18,011.47 = 5,684.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,005.24/18,011.47 = 5,684.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,005.24x = 18,011.47 × 5,684.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,005.24x = 102,394,126.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,394,126.26/12,005.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,529.12

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