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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,224.66, 18,325.98 and 4,428

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,224.66, 18,325.98 and 4,428 is: 6,638.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,224.66 : 18,325.98 = 4,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,224.66/18,325.98 = 4,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,224.66x = 18,325.98 × 4,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,224.66x = 81,147,439.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,147,439.44/12,224.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,638.01

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