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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.47, 18,035.16 and 5,791.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.47, 18,035.16 and 5,791.82 is: 8,680.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.47 : 18,035.16 = 5,791.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.47/18,035.16 = 5,791.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.47x = 18,035.16 × 5,791.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.47x = 104,456,288.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,456,288.50/12,033.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,680.48

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