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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,333.05, 18,501.43 and 4,541.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,333.05, 18,501.43 and 4,541.25 is: 6,812.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,333.05 : 18,501.43 = 4,541.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,333.05/18,501.43 = 4,541.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,333.05x = 18,501.43 × 4,541.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,333.05x = 84,019,618.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,019,618.99/12,333.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,812.56

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