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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,205.15, 18,307.73 and 4,412.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,205.15, 18,307.73 and 4,412.14 is: 6,618.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,205.15 : 18,307.73 = 4,412.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,205.15/18,307.73 = 4,412.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,205.15x = 18,307.73 × 4,412.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,205.15x = 80,776,154.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,776,154.24/12,205.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,618.21

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