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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,270.88, 18,402.81 and 4,477.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,270.88, 18,402.81 and 4,477.87 is: 6,715.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,270.88 : 18,402.81 = 4,477.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,270.88/18,402.81 = 4,477.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,270.88x = 18,402.81 × 4,477.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,270.88x = 82,405,390.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,405,390.81/12,270.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,715.52

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