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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,217.54, 18,326.22 and 4,424.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,217.54, 18,326.22 and 4,424.50 is: 6,636.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,217.54 : 18,326.22 = 4,424.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,217.54/18,326.22 = 4,424.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,217.54x = 18,326.22 × 4,424.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,217.54x = 81,084,360.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,084,360.39/12,217.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,636.72

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