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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,213.36, 18,328.95 and 4,422.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,213.36, 18,328.95 and 4,422.78 is: 6,637.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,213.36 : 18,328.95 = 4,422.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,213.36/18,328.95 = 4,422.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,213.36x = 18,328.95 × 4,422.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,213.36x = 81,064,913.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,064,913.48/12,213.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,637.40

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