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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,035.54, 18,038.27 and 5,793.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,035.54, 18,038.27 and 5,793.89 is: 8,683.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,035.54 : 18,038.27 = 5,793.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,035.54/18,038.27 = 5,793.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,035.54x = 18,038.27 × 5,793.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,035.54x = 104,511,676.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,511,676.46/12,035.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,683.59

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