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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,023.76, 18,042.10 and 5,867.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,023.76, 18,042.10 and 5,867.76 is: 8,804.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,023.76 : 18,042.10 = 5,867.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,023.76/18,042.10 = 5,867.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,023.76x = 18,042.10 × 5,867.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,023.76x = 105,866,712.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,866,712.70/12,023.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,804.79

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