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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,121.83, 18,185.67 and 4,223.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,121.83, 18,185.67 and 4,223.18 is: 6,335.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,121.83 : 18,185.67 = 4,223.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,121.83/18,185.67 = 4,223.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,121.83x = 18,185.67 × 4,223.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,121.83x = 76,801,403.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,801,403.29/12,121.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,335.79

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