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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,223.37, 18,333.51 and 3,902.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,223.37, 18,333.51 and 3,902.69 is: 5,853.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,223.37 : 18,333.51 = 3,902.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,223.37/18,333.51 = 3,902.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,223.37x = 18,333.51 × 3,902.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,223.37x = 71,549,914.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,549,914.47/12,223.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,853.54

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