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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,333.42, 18,490.87 and 4,008.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,333.42, 18,490.87 and 4,008.46 is: 6,009.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,333.42 : 18,490.87 = 4,008.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,333.42/18,490.87 = 4,008.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,333.42x = 18,490.87 × 4,008.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,333.42x = 74,119,912.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,119,912.76/12,333.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,009.68

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