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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.92, 18,053.96 and 5,011.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.92, 18,053.96 and 5,011.60 is: 7,518.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.92 : 18,053.96 = 5,011.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.92/18,053.96 = 5,011.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.92x = 18,053.96 × 5,011.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.92x = 90,479,181.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,479,181.10/12,033.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,518.68

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