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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,333.93, 18,504.51 and 3,568.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,333.93, 18,504.51 and 3,568.92 is: 5,354.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,333.93 : 18,504.51 = 3,568.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,333.93/18,504.51 = 3,568.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,333.93x = 18,504.51 × 3,568.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,333.93x = 66,041,115.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,041,115.83/12,333.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,354.43

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