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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,223.71, 18,338.04 and 3,903.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,223.71, 18,338.04 and 3,903.48 is: 5,856.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,223.71 : 18,338.04 = 3,903.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,223.71/18,338.04 = 3,903.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,223.71x = 18,338.04 × 3,903.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,223.71x = 71,582,172.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,582,172.38/12,223.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,856.01

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