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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,363.73, 18,555.56 and 6,442.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,363.73, 18,555.56 and 6,442.43 is: 9,668.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,363.73 : 18,555.56 = 6,442.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,363.73/18,555.56 = 6,442.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,363.73x = 18,555.56 × 6,442.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,363.73x = 119,542,896.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,542,896.41/12,363.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,668.84

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