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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,200.59, 18,297.73 and 4,805.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,200.59, 18,297.73 and 4,805.11 is: 7,206.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,200.59 : 18,297.73 = 4,805.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,200.59/18,297.73 = 4,805.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,200.59x = 18,297.73 × 4,805.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,200.59x = 87,922,605.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,922,605.40/12,200.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,206.42

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