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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,217.78, 18,323.04 and 6,371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,217.78, 18,323.04 and 6,371.20 is: 9,554.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,217.78 : 18,323.04 = 6,371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,217.78/18,323.04 = 6,371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,217.78x = 18,323.04 × 6,371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,217.78x = 116,739,752.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,739,752.45/12,217.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,554.91

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