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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,338.86, 18,501.62 and 6,401.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,338.86, 18,501.62 and 6,401.03 is: 9,598.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,338.86 : 18,501.62 = 6,401.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,338.86/18,501.62 = 6,401.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,338.86x = 18,501.62 × 6,401.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,338.86x = 118,429,424.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,429,424.67/12,338.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,598.08

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