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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033, 18,049.82 and 5,011.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033, 18,049.82 and 5,011.02 is: 7,516.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033 : 18,049.82 = 5,011.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033/18,049.82 = 5,011.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033x = 18,049.82 × 5,011.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033x = 90,447,983.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,447,983.96/12,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,516.66

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