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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,223.80, 18,302.40 and 6,368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,223.80, 18,302.40 and 6,368.04 is: 9,534.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,223.80 : 18,302.40 = 6,368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,223.80/18,302.40 = 6,368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,223.80x = 18,302.40 × 6,368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,223.80x = 116,550,415.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,550,415.30/12,223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,534.71

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