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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,204.79, 18,307.18 and 4,411.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,204.79, 18,307.18 and 4,411.78 is: 6,617.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,204.79 : 18,307.18 = 4,411.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,204.79/18,307.18 = 4,411.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,204.79x = 18,307.18 × 4,411.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,204.79x = 80,767,210.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,767,210.33/12,204.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,617.67

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