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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.55, 18,053.28 and 4,136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.55, 18,053.28 and 4,136.18 is: 6,205.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.55 : 18,053.28 = 4,136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.55/18,053.28 = 4,136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.55x = 18,053.28 × 4,136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.55x = 74,671,615.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,671,615.67/12,033.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,205.29

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