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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,166.04, 18,249.05 and 2,932.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,166.04, 18,249.05 and 2,932.04 is: 4,398.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,166.04 : 18,249.05 = 2,932.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,166.04/18,249.05 = 2,932.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,166.04x = 18,249.05 × 2,932.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,166.04x = 53,506,997.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,506,997.51/12,166.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,398.06

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