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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,068.82, 18,105.60 and 5,833.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,068.82, 18,105.60 and 5,833.14 is: 8,750.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,068.82 : 18,105.60 = 5,833.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,068.82/18,105.60 = 5,833.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,068.82x = 18,105.60 × 5,833.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,068.82x = 105,612,499.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,612,499.58/12,068.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,750.86

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