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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,223.91, 18,333.98 and 4,726.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,223.91, 18,333.98 and 4,726.42 is: 7,088.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,223.91 : 18,333.98 = 4,726.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,223.91/18,333.98 = 4,726.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,223.91x = 18,333.98 × 4,726.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,223.91x = 86,654,038.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,654,038.01/12,223.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,088.90

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