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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,216.67, 18,327.48 and 4,424.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,216.67, 18,327.48 and 4,424.92 is: 6,638.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,216.67 : 18,327.48 = 4,424.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,216.67/18,327.48 = 4,424.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,216.67x = 18,327.48 × 4,424.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,216.67x = 81,097,632.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,097,632.80/12,216.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,638.28

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