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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,221.74, 18,334.78 and 4,328.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,221.74, 18,334.78 and 4,328.84 is: 6,494.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,221.74 : 18,334.78 = 4,328.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,221.74/18,334.78 = 4,328.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,221.74x = 18,334.78 × 4,328.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,221.74x = 79,368,307.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,368,307.41/12,221.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,494.03

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