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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,230.46, 18,348.48 and 4,439.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,230.46, 18,348.48 and 4,439.27 is: 6,659.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,230.46 : 18,348.48 = 4,439.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,230.46/18,348.48 = 4,439.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,230.46x = 18,348.48 × 4,439.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,230.46x = 81,453,856.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,453,856.81/12,230.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,659.92

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