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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,170.22, 18,255.35 and 2,936.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,170.22, 18,255.35 and 2,936.22 is: 4,404.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,170.22 : 18,255.35 = 2,936.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,170.22/18,255.35 = 2,936.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,170.22x = 18,255.35 × 2,936.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,170.22x = 53,601,723.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,601,723.78/12,170.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,404.33

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