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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,333.58, 18,510.72 and 6,414.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,333.58, 18,510.72 and 6,414.10 is: 9,626.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,333.58 : 18,510.72 = 6,414.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,333.58/18,510.72 = 6,414.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,333.58x = 18,510.72 × 6,414.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,333.58x = 118,729,609.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,729,609.15/12,333.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,626.53

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