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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,195.63, 18,292.53 and 4,404.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,195.63, 18,292.53 and 4,404.45 is: 6,606.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,195.63 : 18,292.53 = 4,404.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,195.63/18,292.53 = 4,404.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,195.63x = 18,292.53 × 4,404.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,195.63x = 80,568,533.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,568,533.76/12,195.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,606.34

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