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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,055.92, 18,046.44 and 7,833.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,055.92, 18,046.44 and 7,833.52 is: 11,725.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,055.92 : 18,046.44 = 7,833.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,055.92/18,046.44 = 7,833.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,055.92x = 18,046.44 × 7,833.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,055.92x = 141,367,148.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,367,148.67/12,055.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,725.95

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