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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,216.58, 18,326.67 and 4,423.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,216.58, 18,326.67 and 4,423.57 is: 6,636.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,216.58 : 18,326.67 = 4,423.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,216.58/18,326.67 = 4,423.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,216.58x = 18,326.67 × 4,423.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,216.58x = 81,069,307.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,069,307.61/12,216.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,636.01

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