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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,222.80, 18,335.55 and 3,901.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,222.80, 18,335.55 and 3,901.40 is: 5,852.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,222.80 : 18,335.55 = 3,901.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,222.80/18,335.55 = 3,901.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,222.80x = 18,335.55 × 3,901.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,222.80x = 71,534,314.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,534,314.77/12,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,852.53

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