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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,217.42, 18,333.42 and 4,425.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,217.42, 18,333.42 and 4,425.22 is: 6,640.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,217.42 : 18,333.42 = 4,425.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,217.42/18,333.42 = 4,425.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,217.42x = 18,333.42 × 4,425.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,217.42x = 81,129,416.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,129,416.85/12,217.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,640.47

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