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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,301.21, 18,452.10 and 4,404.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,301.21, 18,452.10 and 4,404.27 is: 6,606.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,301.21 : 18,452.10 = 4,404.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,301.21/18,452.10 = 4,404.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,301.21x = 18,452.10 × 4,404.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,301.21x = 81,267,923.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,267,923.33/12,301.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,606.50

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