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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,272.79, 18,405.54 and 4,482.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,272.79, 18,405.54 and 4,482.21 is: 6,721.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,272.79 : 18,405.54 = 4,482.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,272.79/18,405.54 = 4,482.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,272.79x = 18,405.54 × 4,482.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,272.79x = 82,497,495.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,497,495.44/12,272.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,721.98

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