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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,221.28, 18,336.96 and 6,382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,221.28, 18,336.96 and 6,382.08 is: 9,575.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,221.28 : 18,336.96 = 6,382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,221.28/18,336.96 = 6,382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,221.28x = 18,336.96 × 6,382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,221.28x = 117,027,945.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,027,945.68/12,221.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,575.75

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