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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,221.92, 18,334.37 and 4,322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,221.92, 18,334.37 and 4,322.80 is: 6,484.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,221.92 : 18,334.37 = 4,322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,221.92/18,334.37 = 4,322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,221.92x = 18,334.37 × 4,322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,221.92x = 79,255,701.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,255,701.35/12,221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,484.72

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