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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,164.98, 18,247.47 and 2,930.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,164.98, 18,247.47 and 2,930.98 is: 4,396.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,164.98 : 18,247.47 = 2,930.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,164.98/18,247.47 = 2,930.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,164.98x = 18,247.47 × 2,930.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,164.98x = 53,482,969.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,482,969.62/12,164.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.47

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