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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,220.80, 18,331.20 and 3,457.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,220.80, 18,331.20 and 3,457.20 is: 5,185.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,220.80 : 18,331.20 = 3,457.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,220.80/18,331.20 = 3,457.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,220.80x = 18,331.20 × 3,457.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,220.80x = 63,374,624.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,374,624.64/12,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,185.80

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