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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,202.65, 18,295.47 and 5,619.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,202.65, 18,295.47 and 5,619.78 is: 8,425.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,202.65 : 18,295.47 = 5,619.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,202.65/18,295.47 = 5,619.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,202.65x = 18,295.47 × 5,619.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,202.65x = 102,816,516.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,816,516.40/12,202.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,425.75

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