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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,219.39, 18,332.33 and 4,429.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,219.39, 18,332.33 and 4,429.35 is: 6,645.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,219.39 : 18,332.33 = 4,429.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,219.39/18,332.33 = 4,429.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,219.39x = 18,332.33 × 4,429.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,219.39x = 81,200,283.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,200,283.74/12,219.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,645.20

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