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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,022.20, 18,033.48 and 4,627.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,022.20, 18,033.48 and 4,627.08 is: 6,940.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,022.20 : 18,033.48 = 4,627.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,022.20/18,033.48 = 4,627.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,022.20x = 18,033.48 × 4,627.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,022.20x = 83,442,354.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,442,354.64/12,022.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,940.69

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