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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,220.29, 18,326.77 and 6,373.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,220.29, 18,326.77 and 6,373.71 is: 9,558.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,220.29 : 18,326.77 = 6,373.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,220.29/18,326.77 = 6,373.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,220.29x = 18,326.77 × 6,373.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,220.29x = 116,809,517.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,809,517.22/12,220.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,558.65

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