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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,152.35, 18,228.51 and 2,918.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,152.35, 18,228.51 and 2,918.35 is: 4,377.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,152.35 : 18,228.51 = 2,918.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,152.35/18,228.51 = 2,918.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,152.35x = 18,228.51 × 2,918.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,152.35x = 53,197,172.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,197,172.16/12,152.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,377.52

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