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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,211.08, 18,316.70 and 4,420.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,211.08, 18,316.70 and 4,420.20 is: 6,630.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,211.08 : 18,316.70 = 4,420.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,211.08/18,316.70 = 4,420.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,211.08x = 18,316.70 × 4,420.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,211.08x = 80,963,477.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,963,477.34/12,211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,630.33

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