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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,022.22, 18,034.25 and 3,257.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,022.22, 18,034.25 and 3,257.82 is: 4,886.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,022.22 : 18,034.25 = 3,257.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,022.22/18,034.25 = 3,257.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,022.22x = 18,034.25 × 3,257.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,022.22x = 58,752,324.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,752,324.05/12,022.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,886.98

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