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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,202.55, 18,302.18 and 3,318.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,202.55, 18,302.18 and 3,318.56 is: 4,977.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,202.55 : 18,302.18 = 3,318.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,202.55/18,302.18 = 3,318.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,202.55x = 18,302.18 × 3,318.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,202.55x = 60,736,774.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,736,774.36/12,202.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,977.39

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