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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,200.03, 18,301.29 and 3,315.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,200.03, 18,301.29 and 3,315.50 is: 4,973.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,200.03 : 18,301.29 = 3,315.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,200.03/18,301.29 = 3,315.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,200.03x = 18,301.29 × 3,315.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,200.03x = 60,677,927.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,677,927.00/12,200.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,973.59

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