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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,213.27, 18,311.76 and 4,421.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,213.27, 18,311.76 and 4,421.07 is: 6,628.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,213.27 : 18,311.76 = 4,421.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,213.27/18,311.76 = 4,421.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,213.27x = 18,311.76 × 4,421.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,213.27x = 80,957,572.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,957,572.78/12,213.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,628.66

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