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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.19, 18,052.86 and 4,635.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.19, 18,052.86 and 4,635.66 is: 6,954.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.19 : 18,052.86 = 4,635.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.19/18,052.86 = 4,635.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.19x = 18,052.86 × 4,635.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.19x = 83,686,920.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,686,920.99/12,033.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,954.67

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