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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,233.10, 18,349.65 and 5,321.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,233.10, 18,349.65 and 5,321.10 is: 7,981.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,233.10 : 18,349.65 = 5,321.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,233.10/18,349.65 = 5,321.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,233.10x = 18,349.65 × 5,321.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,233.10x = 97,640,322.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,640,322.62/12,233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,981.65

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