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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,180.24, 18,280.08 and 4,394.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,180.24, 18,280.08 and 4,394.52 is: 6,595.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,180.24 : 18,280.08 = 4,394.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,180.24/18,280.08 = 4,394.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,180.24x = 18,280.08 × 4,394.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,180.24x = 80,332,177.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,332,177.16/12,180.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,595.29

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