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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,222.29, 18,336.60 and 3,457.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,222.29, 18,336.60 and 3,457.22 is: 5,186.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,222.29 : 18,336.60 = 3,457.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,222.29/18,336.60 = 3,457.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,222.29x = 18,336.60 × 3,457.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,222.29x = 63,393,568.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,393,568.57/12,222.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,186.72

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