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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,035.94, 18,046.89 and 5,007.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,035.94, 18,046.89 and 5,007.53 is: 7,508.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,035.94 : 18,046.89 = 5,007.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,035.94/18,046.89 = 5,007.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,035.94x = 18,046.89 × 5,007.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,035.94x = 90,370,375.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,370,375.97/12,035.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,508.38

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