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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,233.16, 18,349.74 and 3,466.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,233.16, 18,349.74 and 3,466.94 is: 5,200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,233.16 : 18,349.74 = 3,466.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,233.16/18,349.74 = 3,466.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,233.16x = 18,349.74 × 3,466.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,233.16x = 63,617,355.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,617,355.85/12,233.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,200.40

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