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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,218.40, 18,327.24 and 6,670.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,218.40, 18,327.24 and 6,670.44 is: 10,005.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,218.40 : 18,327.24 = 6,670.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,218.40/18,327.24 = 6,670.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,218.40x = 18,327.24 × 6,670.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,218.40x = 122,250,754.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,250,754.79/12,218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,005.46

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