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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,204.24, 18,291.96 and 4,407.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,204.24, 18,291.96 and 4,407.12 is: 6,605.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,204.24 : 18,291.96 = 4,407.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,204.24/18,291.96 = 4,407.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,204.24x = 18,291.96 × 4,407.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,204.24x = 80,614,862.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,614,862.76/12,204.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,605.48

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