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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,233.70, 18,350.55 and 6,401.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,233.70, 18,350.55 and 6,401.70 is: 9,602.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,233.70 : 18,350.55 = 6,401.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,233.70/18,350.55 = 6,401.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,233.70x = 18,350.55 × 6,401.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,233.70x = 117,474,715.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,474,715.94/12,233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,602.55

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