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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,173.16, 18,267.84 and 6,333.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,173.16, 18,267.84 and 6,333.87 is: 9,505.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,173.16 : 18,267.84 = 6,333.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,173.16/18,267.84 = 6,333.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,173.16x = 18,267.84 × 6,333.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,173.16x = 115,706,123.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,706,123.74/12,173.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,505.02

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