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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,008.84, 18,003.18 and 4,222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,008.84, 18,003.18 and 4,222.76 is: 6,330.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,008.84 : 18,003.18 = 4,222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,008.84/18,003.18 = 4,222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,008.84x = 18,003.18 × 4,222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,008.84x = 76,023,108.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,023,108.38/12,008.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,330.60

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