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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,237.28, 18,344.77 and 4,444.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,237.28, 18,344.77 and 4,444.27 is: 6,662.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,237.28 : 18,344.77 = 4,444.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,237.28/18,344.77 = 4,444.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,237.28x = 18,344.77 × 4,444.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,237.28x = 81,529,110.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,529,110.97/12,237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,662.36

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