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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.52, 18,045.67 and 4,134.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.52, 18,045.67 and 4,134.57 is: 6,200.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.52 : 18,045.67 = 4,134.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.52/18,045.67 = 4,134.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.52x = 18,045.67 × 4,134.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.52x = 74,611,085.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,611,085.81/12,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,200.27

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