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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,221.69, 18,329.59 and 5,641.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,221.69, 18,329.59 and 5,641.55 is: 8,460.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,221.69 : 18,329.59 = 5,641.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,221.69/18,329.59 = 5,641.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,221.69x = 18,329.59 × 5,641.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,221.69x = 103,407,282.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,407,282.60/12,221.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,460.97

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