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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,198.62, 18,285.36 and 4,800.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,198.62, 18,285.36 and 4,800.08 is: 7,195.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,198.62 : 18,285.36 = 4,800.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,198.62/18,285.36 = 4,800.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,198.62x = 18,285.36 × 4,800.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,198.62x = 87,771,099.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,771,099.40/12,198.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,195.17

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