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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,197.85, 18,285.68 and 4,404.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,197.85, 18,285.68 and 4,404.84 is: 6,603.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,197.85 : 18,285.68 = 4,404.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,197.85/18,285.68 = 4,404.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,197.85x = 18,285.68 × 4,404.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,197.85x = 80,545,494.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,545,494.69/12,197.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,603.25

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