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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,228.88, 18,327.88 and 6,670.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,228.88, 18,327.88 and 6,670.64 is: 9,997.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,228.88 : 18,327.88 = 6,670.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,228.88/18,327.88 = 6,670.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,228.88x = 18,327.88 × 6,670.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,228.88x = 122,258,689.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,258,689.44/12,228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,997.54

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