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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,028.52, 18,046.44 and 5,786.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,028.52, 18,046.44 and 5,786.76 is: 8,681.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,028.52 : 18,046.44 = 5,786.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,028.52/18,046.44 = 5,786.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,028.52x = 18,046.44 × 5,786.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,028.52x = 104,430,417.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,430,417.13/12,028.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,681.90

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