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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,210.40, 18,315.60 and 4,002.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,210.40, 18,315.60 and 4,002.40 is: 6,003.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,210.40 : 18,315.60 = 4,002.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,210.40/18,315.60 = 4,002.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,210.40x = 18,315.60 × 4,002.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,210.40x = 73,306,357.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,306,357.44/12,210.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,003.60

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