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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,580.18, 18,870.28 and 3,220.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,580.18, 18,870.28 and 3,220.22 is: 4,830.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,580.18 : 18,870.28 = 3,220.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,580.18/18,870.28 = 3,220.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,580.18x = 18,870.28 × 3,220.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,580.18x = 60,766,453.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,766,453.06/12,580.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,830.33

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