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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,220.60, 18,330.90 and 4,427.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,220.60, 18,330.90 and 4,427.64 is: 6,641.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,220.60 : 18,330.90 = 4,427.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,220.60/18,330.90 = 4,427.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,220.60x = 18,330.90 × 4,427.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,220.60x = 81,162,626.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,162,626.08/12,220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,641.46

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