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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,022.89, 18,021.33 and 4,118.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,022.89, 18,021.33 and 4,118.10 is: 6,172.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,022.89 : 18,021.33 = 4,118.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,022.89/18,021.33 = 4,118.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,022.89x = 18,021.33 × 4,118.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,022.89x = 74,213,639.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,213,639.07/12,022.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,172.70

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