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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,052.20, 18,078.30 and 6,220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,052.20, 18,078.30 and 6,220.20 is: 9,330.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,052.20 : 18,078.30 = 6,220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,052.20/18,078.30 = 6,220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,052.20x = 18,078.30 × 6,220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,052.20x = 112,450,641.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,450,641.66/12,052.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,330.30

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