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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,217.52, 18,325.20 and 6,673.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,217.52, 18,325.20 and 6,673.34 is: 10,009.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,217.52 : 18,325.20 = 6,673.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,217.52/18,325.20 = 6,673.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,217.52x = 18,325.20 × 6,673.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,217.52x = 122,290,290.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,290,290.17/12,217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,009.42

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