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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,464.46, 18,710.37 and 6,222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,464.46, 18,710.37 and 6,222.72 is: 9,340.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,464.46 : 18,710.37 = 6,222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,464.46/18,710.37 = 6,222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,464.46x = 18,710.37 × 6,222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,464.46x = 116,429,393.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,429,393.61/12,464.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,340.91

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