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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,047.03, 18,062.83 and 5,794.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,047.03, 18,062.83 and 5,794.59 is: 8,688.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,047.03 : 18,062.83 = 5,794.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,047.03/18,062.83 = 5,794.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,047.03x = 18,062.83 × 5,794.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,047.03x = 104,666,694.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,666,694.09/12,047.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,688.17

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