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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,205.50, 18,297.39 and 4,412.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,205.50, 18,297.39 and 4,412.58 is: 6,614.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,205.50 : 18,297.39 = 4,412.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,205.50/18,297.39 = 4,412.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,205.50x = 18,297.39 × 4,412.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,205.50x = 80,738,697.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,738,697.17/12,205.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,614.94

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