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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,233.74, 18,350.58 and 3,468.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,233.74, 18,350.58 and 3,468.66 is: 5,202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,233.74 : 18,350.58 = 3,468.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,233.74/18,350.58 = 3,468.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,233.74x = 18,350.58 × 3,468.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,233.74x = 63,651,922.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,651,922.82/12,233.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,202.98

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