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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,233.60, 18,350.40 and 3,468.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,233.60, 18,350.40 and 3,468.40 is: 5,202.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,233.60 : 18,350.40 = 3,468.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,233.60/18,350.40 = 3,468.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,233.60x = 18,350.40 × 3,468.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,233.60x = 63,646,527.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,646,527.36/12,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,202.60

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