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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,207.06, 18,311.76 and 3,322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,207.06, 18,311.76 and 3,322.50 is: 4,984.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,207.06 : 18,311.76 = 3,322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,207.06/18,311.76 = 3,322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,207.06x = 18,311.76 × 3,322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,207.06x = 60,840,822.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,840,822.60/12,207.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,984.07

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