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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,230.76, 18,347.67 and 4,331.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,230.76, 18,347.67 and 4,331.43 is: 6,497.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,230.76 : 18,347.67 = 4,331.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,230.76/18,347.67 = 4,331.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,230.76x = 18,347.67 × 4,331.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,230.76x = 79,471,648.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,471,648.27/12,230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,497.69

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