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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,225.06, 18,324.63 and 4,324.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,225.06, 18,324.63 and 4,324.59 is: 6,482.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,225.06 : 18,324.63 = 4,324.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,225.06/18,324.63 = 4,324.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,225.06x = 18,324.63 × 4,324.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,225.06x = 79,246,511.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,246,511.65/12,225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,482.30

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