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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,206.76, 18,310.14 and 4,413.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,206.76, 18,310.14 and 4,413.75 is: 6,620.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,206.76 : 18,310.14 = 4,413.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,206.76/18,310.14 = 4,413.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,206.76x = 18,310.14 × 4,413.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,206.76x = 80,816,311.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,816,311.76/12,206.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,620.62

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