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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,213.08, 18,320.78 and 3,328.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,213.08, 18,320.78 and 3,328.52 is: 4,993.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,213.08 : 18,320.78 = 3,328.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,213.08/18,320.78 = 3,328.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,213.08x = 18,320.78 × 3,328.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,213.08x = 60,981,082.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,981,082.65/12,213.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,993.10

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