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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,333.87, 18,503.54 and 5,756.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,333.87, 18,503.54 and 5,756.47 is: 8,635.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,333.87 : 18,503.54 = 5,756.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,333.87/18,503.54 = 5,756.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,333.87x = 18,503.54 × 5,756.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,333.87x = 106,515,087.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,515,087.29/12,333.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,635.98

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