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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,196.70, 18,295.05 and 4,404.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,196.70, 18,295.05 and 4,404.50 is: 6,606.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,196.70 : 18,295.05 = 4,404.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,196.70/18,295.05 = 4,404.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,196.70x = 18,295.05 × 4,404.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,196.70x = 80,580,547.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,580,547.73/12,196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,606.75

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