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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,226.62, 18,347.25 and 5,301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,226.62, 18,347.25 and 5,301.12 is: 7,954.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,226.62 : 18,347.25 = 5,301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,226.62/18,347.25 = 5,301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,226.62x = 18,347.25 × 5,301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,226.62x = 97,260,973.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,260,973.92/12,226.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,954.85

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