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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,221.80, 18,332.70 and 4,436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,221.80, 18,332.70 and 4,436.20 is: 6,654.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,221.80 : 18,332.70 = 4,436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,221.80/18,332.70 = 4,436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,221.80x = 18,332.70 × 4,436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,221.80x = 81,327,523.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,327,523.74/12,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,654.30

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