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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,005.30, 18,005.55 and 5,765.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,005.30, 18,005.55 and 5,765.30 is: 8,646.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,005.30 : 18,005.55 = 5,765.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,005.30/18,005.55 = 5,765.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,005.30x = 18,005.55 × 5,765.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,005.30x = 103,807,397.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,807,397.42/12,005.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,646.80

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