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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,195.70, 18,293.55 and 4,403.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,195.70, 18,293.55 and 4,403.50 is: 6,605.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,195.70 : 18,293.55 = 4,403.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,195.70/18,293.55 = 4,403.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,195.70x = 18,293.55 × 4,403.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,195.70x = 80,555,647.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,555,647.43/12,195.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,605.25

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