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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,233.34, 18,350.08 and 3,348.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,233.34, 18,350.08 and 3,348.46 is: 5,022.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,233.34 : 18,350.08 = 3,348.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,233.34/18,350.08 = 3,348.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,233.34x = 18,350.08 × 3,348.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,233.34x = 61,444,508.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,444,508.88/12,233.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,022.71

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