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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,205.27, 18,307.91 and 4,412.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,205.27, 18,307.91 and 4,412.26 is: 6,618.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,205.27 : 18,307.91 = 4,412.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,205.27/18,307.91 = 4,412.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,205.27x = 18,307.91 × 4,412.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,205.27x = 80,779,304.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,779,304.75/12,205.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,618.39

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