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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,327.08, 18,477.38 and 4,422

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,327.08, 18,477.38 and 4,422 is: 6,628.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,327.08 : 18,477.38 = 4,422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,327.08/18,477.38 = 4,422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,327.08x = 18,477.38 × 4,422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,327.08x = 81,706,974.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,706,974.36/12,327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,628.25

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