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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,022.28, 18,033.42 and 4,229.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,022.28, 18,033.42 and 4,229.27 is: 6,343.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,022.28 : 18,033.42 = 4,229.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,022.28/18,033.42 = 4,229.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,022.28x = 18,033.42 × 4,229.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,022.28x = 76,268,202.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,268,202.20/12,022.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,343.91

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