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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,333.56, 18,504.97 and 7,406.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,333.56, 18,504.97 and 7,406.73 is: 11,112.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,333.56 : 18,504.97 = 7,406.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,333.56/18,504.97 = 7,406.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,333.56x = 18,504.97 × 7,406.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,333.56x = 137,061,367.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,061,367.32/12,333.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,112.88

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