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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,233.97, 18,348.95 and 3,466.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,233.97, 18,348.95 and 3,466.82 is: 5,199.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,233.97 : 18,348.95 = 3,466.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,233.97/18,348.95 = 3,466.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,233.97x = 18,348.95 × 3,466.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,233.97x = 63,612,561.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,612,561.38/12,233.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,199.67

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