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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,233.76, 18,349.38 and 4,335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,233.76, 18,349.38 and 4,335 is: 6,502.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,233.76 : 18,349.38 = 4,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,233.76/18,349.38 = 4,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,233.76x = 18,349.38 × 4,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,233.76x = 79,544,562.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,544,562.30/12,233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,502.05

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