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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,165.56, 18,248.36 and 2,931.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,165.56, 18,248.36 and 2,931.56 is: 4,397.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,165.56 : 18,248.36 = 2,931.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,165.56/18,248.36 = 2,931.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,165.56x = 18,248.36 × 2,931.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,165.56x = 53,496,162.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,496,162.24/12,165.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,397.34

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