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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,015.28, 18,022.92 and 4,222.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,015.28, 18,022.92 and 4,222.27 is: 6,333.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,015.28 : 18,022.92 = 4,222.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,015.28/18,022.92 = 4,222.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,015.28x = 18,022.92 × 4,222.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,015.28x = 76,097,634.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,097,634.43/12,015.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,333.41

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