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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,222.48, 18,317.52 and 6,661.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,222.48, 18,317.52 and 6,661.56 is: 9,983.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,222.48 : 18,317.52 = 6,661.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,222.48/18,317.52 = 6,661.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,222.48x = 18,317.52 × 6,661.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,222.48x = 122,023,258.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,023,258.53/12,222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,983.51

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