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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,222.80, 18,327.67 and 5,970.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,222.80, 18,327.67 and 5,970.41 is: 8,952.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,222.80 : 18,327.67 = 5,970.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,222.80/18,327.67 = 5,970.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,222.80x = 18,327.67 × 5,970.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,222.80x = 109,423,666.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,423,666.41/12,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,952.42

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