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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,167.82, 18,251.73 and 2,933.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,167.82, 18,251.73 and 2,933.82 is: 4,400.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,167.82 : 18,251.73 = 2,933.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,167.82/18,251.73 = 2,933.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,167.82x = 18,251.73 × 2,933.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,167.82x = 53,547,290.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,547,290.51/12,167.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,400.73

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