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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,233.06, 18,349.46 and 3,912.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,233.06, 18,349.46 and 3,912.98 is: 5,869.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,233.06 : 18,349.46 = 3,912.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,233.06/18,349.46 = 3,912.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,233.06x = 18,349.46 × 3,912.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,233.06x = 71,801,069.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,801,069.99/12,233.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,869.43

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