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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,335.22, 18,503.75 and 4,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,335.22, 18,503.75 and 4,014.60 is: 6,022.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,335.22 : 18,503.75 = 4,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,335.22/18,503.75 = 4,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,335.22x = 18,503.75 × 4,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,335.22x = 74,285,154.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,285,154.75/12,335.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,022.20

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