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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,169.98, 18,254.97 and 2,935.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,169.98, 18,254.97 and 2,935.98 is: 4,403.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,169.98 : 18,254.97 = 2,935.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,169.98/18,254.97 = 2,935.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,169.98x = 18,254.97 × 2,935.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,169.98x = 53,596,226.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,596,226.82/12,169.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,403.97

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