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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,222.58, 18,333.88 and 4,325.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,222.58, 18,333.88 and 4,325.90 is: 6,488.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,222.58 : 18,333.88 = 4,325.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,222.58/18,333.88 = 4,325.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,222.58x = 18,333.88 × 4,325.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,222.58x = 79,310,531.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,310,531.49/12,222.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,488.85

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