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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,194.58, 18,291.87 and 4,404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,194.58, 18,291.87 and 4,404 is: 6,606.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,194.58 : 18,291.87 = 4,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,194.58/18,291.87 = 4,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,194.58x = 18,291.87 × 4,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,194.58x = 80,557,395.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,557,395.48/12,194.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,606.00

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