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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,170.50, 18,255.76 and 2,936.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,170.50, 18,255.76 and 2,936.50 is: 4,404.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,170.50 : 18,255.76 = 2,936.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,170.50/18,255.76 = 2,936.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,170.50x = 18,255.76 × 2,936.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,170.50x = 53,608,039.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,608,039.24/12,170.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,404.75

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