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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,224.08, 18,311.46 and 5,641.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,224.08, 18,311.46 and 5,641.12 is: 8,450.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,224.08 : 18,311.46 = 5,641.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,224.08/18,311.46 = 5,641.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,224.08x = 18,311.46 × 5,641.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,224.08x = 103,297,143.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,297,143.24/12,224.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,450.30

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