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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,027.83, 18,041.33 and 5,449.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,027.83, 18,041.33 and 5,449.41 is: 8,173.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,027.83 : 18,041.33 = 5,449.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,027.83/18,041.33 = 5,449.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,027.83x = 18,041.33 × 5,449.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,027.83x = 98,314,576.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,314,576.87/12,027.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,173.93

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