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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,219.88, 18,332.88 and 6,671.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,219.88, 18,332.88 and 6,671.74 is: 10,009.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,219.88 : 18,332.88 = 6,671.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,219.88/18,332.88 = 6,671.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,219.88x = 18,332.88 × 6,671.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,219.88x = 122,312,208.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,312,208.81/12,219.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,009.28

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