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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,164.38, 18,246.53 and 2,930.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,164.38, 18,246.53 and 2,930.38 is: 4,395.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,164.38 : 18,246.53 = 2,930.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,164.38/18,246.53 = 2,930.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,164.38x = 18,246.53 × 2,930.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,164.38x = 53,469,228.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,469,228.29/12,164.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,395.56

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