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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,198, 18,291.24 and 4,406.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,198, 18,291.24 and 4,406.64 is: 6,607.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,198 : 18,291.24 = 4,406.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,198/18,291.24 = 4,406.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,198x = 18,291.24 × 4,406.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,198x = 80,602,909.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,602,909.83/12,198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,607.88

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