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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,009.08, 18,005.92 and 4,993.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,009.08, 18,005.92 and 4,993.96 is: 7,487.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,009.08 : 18,005.92 = 4,993.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,009.08/18,005.92 = 4,993.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,009.08x = 18,005.92 × 4,993.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,009.08x = 89,920,844.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,920,844.24/12,009.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,487.74

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