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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,222.56, 18,335.72 and 6,303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,222.56, 18,335.72 and 6,303.08 is: 9,455.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,222.56 : 18,335.72 = 6,303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,222.56/18,335.72 = 6,303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,222.56x = 18,335.72 × 6,303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,222.56x = 115,571,510.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,571,510.02/12,222.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,455.59

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