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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,226.66, 18,328.98 and 4,430

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,226.66, 18,328.98 and 4,430 is: 6,641.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,226.66 : 18,328.98 = 4,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,226.66/18,328.98 = 4,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,226.66x = 18,328.98 × 4,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,226.66x = 81,197,381.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,197,381.40/12,226.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,641.01

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