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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,222.08, 18,315.84 and 6,070.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,222.08, 18,315.84 and 6,070.40 is: 9,097.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,222.08 : 18,315.84 = 6,070.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,222.08/18,315.84 = 6,070.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,222.08x = 18,315.84 × 6,070.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,222.08x = 111,184,475.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,184,475.14/12,222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,097.02

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