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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,128.73, 18,188.23 and 4,333.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,128.73, 18,188.23 and 4,333.29 is: 6,498.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,128.73 : 18,188.23 = 4,333.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,128.73/18,188.23 = 4,333.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,128.73x = 18,188.23 × 4,333.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,128.73x = 78,814,875.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,814,875.18/12,128.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,498.20

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