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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.15, 18,047.89 and 4,136.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.15, 18,047.89 and 4,136.86 is: 6,204.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.15 : 18,047.89 = 4,136.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.15/18,047.89 = 4,136.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.15x = 18,047.89 × 4,136.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.15x = 74,661,594.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,661,594.23/12,033.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,204.66

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