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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,032.74, 18,046.38 and 5,789.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,032.74, 18,046.38 and 5,789.56 is: 8,683.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,032.74 : 18,046.38 = 5,789.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,032.74/18,046.38 = 5,789.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,032.74x = 18,046.38 × 5,789.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,032.74x = 104,480,599.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,480,599.79/12,032.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,683.03

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