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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,206.10, 18,316.35 and 4,413.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,206.10, 18,316.35 and 4,413.90 is: 6,623.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,206.10 : 18,316.35 = 4,413.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,206.10/18,316.35 = 4,413.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,206.10x = 18,316.35 × 4,413.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,206.10x = 80,846,537.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,846,537.27/12,206.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,623.45

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