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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,222.53, 18,333.60 and 3,902.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,222.53, 18,333.60 and 3,902.49 is: 5,853.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,222.53 : 18,333.60 = 3,902.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,222.53/18,333.60 = 3,902.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,222.53x = 18,333.60 × 3,902.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,222.53x = 71,546,774.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,546,774.05/12,222.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,853.68

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