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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,236.13, 18,356.90 and 4,444.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,236.13, 18,356.90 and 4,444.88 is: 6,668.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,236.13 : 18,356.90 = 4,444.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,236.13/18,356.90 = 4,444.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,236.13x = 18,356.90 × 4,444.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,236.13x = 81,594,103.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,594,103.66/12,236.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,668.29

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