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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,166.07, 18,249.06 and 2,932.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,166.07, 18,249.06 and 2,932.07 is: 4,398.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,166.07 : 18,249.06 = 2,932.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,166.07/18,249.06 = 2,932.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,166.07x = 18,249.06 × 2,932.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,166.07x = 53,507,441.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,507,441.10/12,166.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,398.09

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