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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,233.54, 18,352.93 and 3,799.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,233.54, 18,352.93 and 3,799.87 is: 5,700.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,233.54 : 18,352.93 = 3,799.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,233.54/18,352.93 = 3,799.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,233.54x = 18,352.93 × 3,799.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,233.54x = 69,738,748.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,738,748.12/12,233.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,700.62

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