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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,229.22, 18,341.40 and 5,986.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,229.22, 18,341.40 and 5,986.55 is: 8,978.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,229.22 : 18,341.40 = 5,986.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,229.22/18,341.40 = 5,986.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,229.22x = 18,341.40 × 5,986.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,229.22x = 109,801,708.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,801,708.17/12,229.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,978.64

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