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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,341.27, 18,513.36 and 4,333.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,341.27, 18,513.36 and 4,333.59 is: 6,500.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,341.27 : 18,513.36 = 4,333.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,341.27/18,513.36 = 4,333.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,341.27x = 18,513.36 × 4,333.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,341.27x = 80,229,258.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,229,258.59/12,341.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,500.89

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