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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,223.08, 18,335.94 and 3,900.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,223.08, 18,335.94 and 3,900.18 is: 5,850.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,223.08 : 18,335.94 = 3,900.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,223.08/18,335.94 = 3,900.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,223.08x = 18,335.94 × 3,900.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,223.08x = 71,513,466.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,513,466.47/12,223.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,850.69

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