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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,225.06, 18,334.65 and 5,644.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,225.06, 18,334.65 and 5,644.92 is: 8,466.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,225.06 : 18,334.65 = 5,644.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,225.06/18,334.65 = 5,644.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,225.06x = 18,334.65 × 5,644.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,225.06x = 103,497,632.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,497,632.48/12,225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,466.02

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