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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,200.70, 18,301.05 and 4,406.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,200.70, 18,301.05 and 4,406.70 is: 6,610.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,200.70 : 18,301.05 = 4,406.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,200.70/18,301.05 = 4,406.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,200.70x = 18,301.05 × 4,406.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,200.70x = 80,647,237.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,647,237.04/12,200.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,610.05

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