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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,211.05, 18,318.40 and 4,421.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,211.05, 18,318.40 and 4,421.69 is: 6,633.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,211.05 : 18,318.40 = 4,421.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,211.05/18,318.40 = 4,421.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,211.05x = 18,318.40 × 4,421.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,211.05x = 80,998,286.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,998,286.10/12,211.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,633.20

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