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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,122.64, 18,187.24 and 4,332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,122.64, 18,187.24 and 4,332.08 is: 6,499.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,122.64 : 18,187.24 = 4,332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,122.64/18,187.24 = 4,332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,122.64x = 18,187.24 × 4,332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,122.64x = 78,788,578.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,788,578.66/12,122.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,499.29

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