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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,167.08, 18,250.46 and 2,933

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,167.08, 18,250.46 and 2,933 is: 4,399.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,167.08 : 18,250.46 = 2,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,167.08/18,250.46 = 2,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,167.08x = 18,250.46 × 2,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,167.08x = 53,528,599.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,528,599.18/12,167.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.46

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