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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,333.53, 18,476.98 and 6,086.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,333.53, 18,476.98 and 6,086.23 is: 9,117.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,333.53 : 18,476.98 = 6,086.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,333.53/18,476.98 = 6,086.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,333.53x = 18,476.98 × 6,086.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,333.53x = 112,455,088.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,455,088.58/12,333.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,117.83

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