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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,035.94, 18,038.88 and 5,794.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,035.94, 18,038.88 and 5,794.80 is: 8,684.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,035.94 : 18,038.88 = 5,794.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,035.94/18,038.88 = 5,794.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,035.94x = 18,038.88 × 5,794.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,035.94x = 104,531,701.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,531,701.82/12,035.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,684.96

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