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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,021.40, 18,018.90 and 4,226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,021.40, 18,018.90 and 4,226.20 is: 6,334.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,021.40 : 18,018.90 = 4,226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,021.40/18,018.90 = 4,226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,021.40x = 18,018.90 × 4,226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,021.40x = 76,151,475.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,151,475.18/12,021.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,334.66

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